Housekeeper

Position range in Merrimack County $30k - $38k Per Year Housekeeper Colby-Sawyer College

Occupation:

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Location:

New London, NH - 03257 Positions available: 1 Job #: 470141652

Source:

Colby-Sawyer College

Posted:

02/09/2026

Web Site:

colby-sawyer.edu

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description . The Housekeeper's duties involve general cleaning of all assigned campus areas. Clean floors, vacuum, sweep, strip, wax and buff floors, extract carpets, wash windows, walls, etc. Empty trash receptacles and pick up litter; clean, sanitize and stock bathrooms, etc. Applicants must have the ability to lift heavy equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or floor buffer (l5-50 lbs.). The college offers competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Full-time employees receive a generous amount of vacation and holiday pay upon starting at the college. Employees and eligible dependents may apply for tuition remission and exchange programs with no waiting period. Shift needs will be discussed during the interview process. Additional Information Help for Additional Information.

• Able to make decisions quickly and be flexible to changing demands. Required on occasion to support our campus event schedule.
• Reports and works closely with housekeeping supervisor / manager to ensure line of communication are open and productive.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Working on your own and with a team is essential.
• Fast paced work environment.
• Complete tasks correctly and in a timely order.
• Perform other facilities management department duties as assigned.

Qualifications A minimum of 1 year as a housekeeper is desired. General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable. Must be able to perform heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment. Ability to understand and follow written instructions, labels and warnings required, along with the ability to work cooperatively with others.