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.
Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds to fill the position of Housekeeper to join the open and welcoming Housekeeping team. The Housekeeper is responsible for attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The professional Housekeeping staff at Elmira College create a clean and orderly environment for Students, Staff, and any guests that visit our Campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Maintaining supplies; stocking supplies in closets or storage areas; Dusting and polishing; Vacuuming and carpet cleaning; may use a floor buffer, broom, mop, etc. Washing windows, walls, and woodwork; Removing trash and recyclables; Stripping and re-finishing hard floors; Clean and disinfect bathrooms (showers, toilets, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
: High school education and/ or GED preferred; 6 months related experience preferred; Able to stand for long periods of time and the ability to stoop, bend, twist, and reach; Able to lift and carry 50+ pounds; Maintain flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed; Ability to use a computer/Tablet for email and record keeping.
WORK LOCATION
: Elmira, NY - NOT
REMOTE SUPERVISES OTHERS?
: No
TO APPLY
: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@elmira.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
: Open until filled.
STATUS :
Full-time
BASIS OF PAY
: Hourly
COMPENSATION
In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with: Tuition waiver for you and your dependents College-paid Short-term disability Insurance College-paid group term life insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Options 15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break/New Year's Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program A base starting hourly wage of $16.00 per hour.
WORKING CONDITIONS
: Work is primarily performed in an indoor campus setting. In some cases, housekeepers may be outdoors when having to walk from building to building. Housekeepers work with cleaning chemicals and may be in contact with soiled items, body fluids, airborne particles, fumes, and dust. Noise level is typically low to moderate. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
EOE STATEMENT
Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.
