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Valparaiso University
Housekeeper I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
$30,468 / year median in Indiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position Description:
This position is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, and well-maintained area of assignment. Working in accordance with established policies and procedures this position will perform manual work in a variety of cleaning duties in and around university buildings and facilities. This includes but not limited to classrooms, lab rooms, offices, residence halls, guest rooms, and restrooms.Major Responsibilities:
Performs cleaning duties in areas as assigned such as; wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and restocking dispensers, straightening, dusting, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, clean white/chalk boards, wash windows, wash walls, wash/wipe down trash cans, take out trash, etc.- Unlock/lock buildings
- Keep interior and exterior entrances safe and clean
- Cleans spills, soiled areas and other conditions as observed and or directed
- Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition, and properly stored
- Ensures work areas are safe and strictly adheres to safety procedures regarding cleaners or equipment.
- Stock all equipment and supply carts with adequate supplies.
- Ensure cleaning schedules are followed
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Report maintenance and repair needs via the work order system
- Work with Building Services Supervisor to promote safety
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Type and Years of Prior Work Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license
- Must present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
- Must be in good physical health; walking/standing, reaching, bending/twisting, kneeling/crouching/crawling, lifting, forceful gripping/grasping, pushing, pulling or repetitive motion about 95% of the time.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to operate low and high impact tools
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead
Other Qualifications:
- Must be able to work well with little or no supervision and take direction
- Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with individuals on campus.
- Must be cooperative and willing to help fellow coworkers at all times.
- Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.