Academic Facilities Housekeeper

Posting Details Position Information Position Title Academic Facilities Housekeeper Job Responsibilities This is a 40-hour per week position and reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor and is responsible for cleaning, hauling trash and recycling, changing light bulbs, and other tasks in campus buildings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean classrooms, corridors, restrooms, stairs, offices, building entrances and other spaces in University buildings. Floor and fixture care, window and door cleaning, trash removal, changing light bulbs and other maintenance. Check and fill soap, towel, and toilet paper dispensers in restrooms. Haul trash from inside buildings to outdoor dumpsters. Haul recycling bins from collection areas to pick-up locations. Follow prescribed procedures for disposal of fluorescent and HID light bulbs Request supplies as needed. Maintain orderly storage of supplies, tools and equipment. Oversight of student workers. Special event set-up. As assigned, carry a two-way radio and respond to requests via radio for mess clean-up or other cleaning assistance in various campus buildings. Assume all other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to read and understand product instructions and safety precautions. Ability to use cleaning equipment such as mops, brooms, vacuum sweepers, rags, spray bottles, and squeegees. Ability to operate power equipment such as extractors, scrubbers, and buffers. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to climb and work from stepladders up to 8 feet tall. Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and building occupants about work-related issues. Ability to communicate using a two-way radio. Ability to work other shifts as required. Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/ . Required Qualifications Work history showing dependability and strong work ethic. Preferred Qualifications Prior professional housekeeping work experience. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S312P Open Date 05/11/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Review of applications will begin May 19, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/ . Salary The wage for this position starts at $15.25 hourly. Non Discrimination Statement Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu . Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu . Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Other Documents