Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Loomis Chaffee is seeking an experienced full-time Housekeeper for day shift to join our community. The ideal candidate will work full- time with flexible hours including weeknights and weekend days. (Additional hours as needed).

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Housekeeper for Physical Plant is responsible for safe, professional, reliable, efficient, environmentally-sound, and cost- effective cleanliness of school's campus as directed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the activities of the housekeeping staff, other personnel or contractors to ensure effective and efficient cleaning and service/special event support.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, clean glass, remove graffiti and clean other surfaces to maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, corridors, stairs or archways, vacuum carpets .
• Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Polish stainless steel and silverware.
• Restock cleaning and paper supplies as needed.
• Emptying waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish.
• Cleaning and disinfecting of all assigned areas.
• Works with chemical cleaning agents daily.
• Moving furniture and arranging chairs, tables and other equipment as necessary.
• Monitoring and report all unsatisfactory school building and facility conditions.
• Complete all tasks as assigned by policies, and standards.
• Support the activities of the Physical Plant Department, staff, other personnel, and contractors to ensure effective and efficient cleanliness of campus facilities and mission of the School.
• Availability for emergencies and “off-hour” work required some weekends.

Compliance and Other

• Abide by all standards for safety and health guidelines, environmental regulations, quality, and productivity by following established policies and procedures.
• Perform seasonal tasks as needed, including shoveling, clearing snow and ice from walks, stairs, and pathways.
• Perform other work and additional duties as assigned, including assisting other Physical Plant operations to complete assignments and projects in support of the overall mission of the School.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically associated with five (5) years of custodial and housekeeping experience.
• Understanding of various cleaning techniques relating to bathrooms, floors (cement, wood, tile, carpet), housing, and dormitories. An understanding of set-ups and furniture(assembly/disassembly) .
• Understanding of cleaning practices, policies, and standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Working knowledge of Cleaning techniques and methods, sanitation and hygiene standards compliance, and best work methods/practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, industrial safety standards, and health/sanitation code compliance.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel including subordinates, peers, superiors, vendors, contractors and other contacts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from files, catalogs, reports, and manuals.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated good organizational/priority management skills, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to walking around campus, climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolds or platforms, lifting/carrying heavy objects and working in confined spaces.
• Demonstrate proper judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self-starter.
• Must be able to work as a team member and effectively with other assigned personnel including faculty, contractors, and students.
• Willingness to perform other work as required.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Pre-employment physical and background check required.

Working Conditions:

• Have the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally move/lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Have the ability to consistently stand/walk for up to 8hrs per day, frequently and repeatedly bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling.
• Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

This position offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including but not limited to:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term/short-term disability, retirement plan with match up to 10%. Three weeks of vacation 8 eight sick days and thirteen holidays annually.

The Loomis Chaffee School is a renowned New England boarding school located on a 300-acre campus in Windsor, Connecticut. Chartered in 1874 by five siblings whose children all died tragically and who then selflessly determined to found a school as a gift to the children of others, Loomis provides our students with the best education — an education in which excellence in teaching and learning is shaped by the why, as much as the what, and every member of the community shares a commitment to the best self and the common good.

Company Description

The Loomis Chaffee School is a renowned New England boarding school located on a 300-acre campus in Windsor, Connecticut. Chartered in 1874 by five siblings whose children all died tragically and who then selflessly determined to found a school as a gift to the children of others, Loomis provides our students with the best education — an education in which excellence in teaching and learning is shaped by the why, as much as the what, and every member of the community shares a commitment to the best self and the common good.