Housekeeper - Team Lead

Location : Upland
Job Type: Full Time Staff
Job Number: 202500631
Area: Facilities
Department: Housekeeping
Opening Date: 11/25/2025


Summary

Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.
As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

Position Summary
The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of assigned facilities through regular housekeeping tasks. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across various campus facilities. This position ensures that assigned areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained to meet the standards set by the university.

Duties and Responsibilities


This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including mopping, vacuuming, trash disposal, and restocking supplies in restrooms, lobbies, offices, classrooms, dining areas, and auditoriums.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while interacting with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate with team members and departments across campus to address cleaning needs, seasonal priorities, and project-based tasks.
• Perform cleaning duties specific to the assigned facilities or as dictated by seasonal or project requirements.
• Perform building-specific tasks and ensure assigned areas are consistently clean, organized, and well-maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Housekeeping or related experience, preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, including safety procedures.
• Proficient in the operation of basic cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with a team on both routine and project-based assignments.

Supplemental Information

• Physical Demands:

• Requires significant physical activity, including heavy lifting (up to 30 pounds), pushing, or pulling.
• Must be able to navigate stairs and other facility-specific challenges.
• May require weekend overtime and special events.

• Work Environment:

• Exposure to potential hazards or physical risks, requiring adherence to safety protocols.

• Environmental Conditions:
  • May involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dust, smoke, odors, and loud noises.

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Please use this link ( to navigate to the Taylor University website to review the following documents, which are part of our Foundational Documents: - Mission Statement- Statement of Faith- Sanctity of Life Statement- Statement on Human Sexuality- Multicultural Philosophy Statement

• Yes, I have read this page in its entirety and understand its contents
• No, I have not read this page in its entirety or I do not understand its contents.

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In reference to the Foundational Documents: Do you personally support these statements to be your own example of belief, and if hired by Taylor University, would you agree to abide by the Life Together Covenant, Sanctity of Life Statement, the Statement of Human Sexuality, the Statement on Multicultural Philosophy, Taylor University Mission Statement, and Statement of Faith?

• Yes
• No

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Were you referred by a current Taylor Employee? If yes, please provide the employees first and last name.
Required Question