Housekeeper

HousekeeperPosition Title: Housekeeper Department: FacilitiesTitle of Immediate Supervisor/Leader to Whom This Position Reports: Custodial Services ManagerExpected Daily Work Hours: Subject to Shift Work Expected Weekly Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; evening and weekend hours as neededCollege offices are normally open from 8:00 AM until 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. However, due to the nature of responsibility to the student body, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening or weekend hours. Non-exempt employees will normally work 8 hours per day. Overtime (any hours more than 40 per week) for non-exempt employees is required to be approved, in advance by the department supervisor. Exempt employees will typically work at least 40 hours per week and such additional time as may be reasonably required to fulfill the obligations of their position description. Such additional work may include evenings and weekends and should be described in this document.Summary of this position:Cleans all areas of assigned building(s), performing specific duties as outlined by the Custodial Services Manager.This position is an essential employee for inclement weather events and will be required to report for duty in adverse weather conditions when the College is closed. The position also is required to report on time in situations when the College is on a delayed start and is required to continue working when the College is released early.Minimum Qualifications Required: (please be specific and respond to every question; indicate none if not applicable)Education required to ensure success in this position:High School diploma, or equivalent, required.Experience required to ensure success in this position:Prior experience working in Housekeeping.Special skills, knowledge, and abilities:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply sound judgment and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.License, certification, or registration necessary:Valid driver's licensePhysical requirements:Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds.Required to stand; walk; sit; use both hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; taste or smell; climb steps and ladder.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Environmental conditions:Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.May be exposed to potentially infectious materials.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:Tools, chemicals, and equipment typical to industry standards.Operate college vehicles, college vans/cars/carts.Primary duties and responsibilities (Typically ~7 primary duties comprised of 80% of the responsibilities):To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Clean all areas of the building you are responsible for.Dust furniture.Vacuum carpet.Clean light fixtures, as needed.Cleans lobbies, kitchens, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors.Washes windows, windowsills, and door panels.Empties wastebaskets.Transports trash and waste to disposal area.Replenishes restroom supplies.Clean outside entrance.Perform special cleaning (i.e. stripping floors, applying floor finish, carpet cleaning, etc.)Reports any irregularities to CS Manager.Submit paperwork for needed repairs in assigned areas.Keep an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.Perform daily and routine maintenance of assigned equipment.Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students.Leadership requirements:Does the person in this position directly supervise other staff/team members? NoDoes the person in this position directly supervise students? YesIf yes, how many? variesThis is a benefits eligible position! Please see more details about our benefits here: Statement:Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.