Housekeeper

Saint Joseph's College of Maine invites applications for the per diem position of

HOUSEKEEPER

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Position Description:

Supports the department of Housekeeping by providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility.

Position Responsibilities:

Performing scheduled tasks are listed as, but not limited to, the following:

Cleaning and maintaining floors; shampoo carpetsSweeping walksDust and washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents, chalkboards, furniture, fixtures, and equipmentCleaning and disinfecting restroomsRemoving waste from all designated areasRestocking disposable items

Education and Experience:

High School education is desirable

Schedule:

This is a per diem, non-exempt position of up to 24 hours per weekScheduling flexibility is required, as this position is essential personnel and may be required to work weekends, holidays and during college administrative closings

Equipment:

Some of the equipment used in this position is, but is not limited to, the following: Floor scrubbers, auto-scrubbersBurnishersCarpet extractors, wet vacsPressure washersWashers and dryersBrooms, shovels, mops, and vacuums

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

General knowledge and skills related to housekeeping and light maintenance work, with commercial/ institutional cleaning experience is also desirableMust have a valid drivers license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record for job duties that require driving a company vehicleAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals is necessaryThe ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule formGood understanding of institutional housekeeping operationsFamiliarity with applicable procedures, common housekeeping practices and standardsMust work cooperatively and professionally with a wide variety of College personnel as well as outside vendors and contractors. Must work cooperatively with others and deal courteously with students, faculty, staff and co-workersTolerates work related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalismAbout Saint Josephs College of MaineFounded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Josephs College is Maines only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Josephs College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Josephs College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a persons race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).In order to be considered for the position, submit an application electronically by clicking on Apply. Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.