Campus Custodian & Cleaning Specialist

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New England, situated in Biddeford, ME, is seeking a full-time housekeeper to maintain cleanliness across campus facilities including residence halls, classrooms, and offices. The role involves routine cleaning, carpet shampooing, window washing, trash removal, and basic equipment operation, with overtime possibilities.

UNE offers extensive benefits including health/dental plans, retirement with up to 8% match, paid leave, and tuition assistance for dependents.

Qualifications

• General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work, with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable.
• Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
• Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and to deal courteously with students, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, and trash cans.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
• Collect and empty trash receptacles, and pick up litter in and around the buildings.
• Remove biological waste.
• Clean, sanitize and stock the bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Operate basic equipment, including low-speed buffers, burnishing machines, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, and wet vacuums.
• Move furniture.
• Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Assist in training and overseeing the work of helpers assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Physical ability to do heavy custodial

Follow written instructions and safety

Cooperate with staff and students

General housekeeping/maintenance

Job description

University of New England, situated in Biddeford, ME, is seeking a full-time housekeeper to maintain cleanliness across campus facilities including residence halls, classrooms, and offices. The role involves routine cleaning, carpet shampooing, window washing, trash removal, and basic equipment operation, with overtime possibilities.

UNE offers extensive benefits including health/dental plans, retirement with up to 8% match, paid leave, and tuition assistance for dependents.