Campus Facilities Housekeeper: Clean, Safe & Versatile

University of California; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshiva University is seeking a Housekeeper to perform daily cleaning of private and public areas across the Wilf Campus, ensuring a safe, clean environment. The role includes shift hours on Sunday and weekdays, with responsibilities ranging from restroom sanitation to snow removal and function setup.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of housekeeping experience, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and familiar with cleaning methods and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year of housekeeping experience required.
• Must be able to work majority of the day walking, twisting, bending, pushing, and kneeling while working.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Must have knowledge of floor and carpet care and equipment such as refinishing, scrubbing, hi-speed burnishing, polishing, shampooing, and extraction.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and/or equipment such as BobCat, Forklift, Snow Blowers, Plows, and drive the University’s vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Restrooms must be cleaned, monitored, and replenished daily, including disinfecting basins, urinals, and toilets, and sweeping/mopping floors.
• Replenish all dispensers as needed and report damaged units.
• Remove trash and recycling as needed.
• Periodic cleaning of floors, dusting furniture, vents, corridors, and staircases.
• Snow removal using shovels and power equipment.
• Set up tables and chairs for functions; move furniture as required.
• Operate university vehicles to transport garbage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning

Disinfection

Lifting 50 lbs

Floor care

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

BobCat

Forklift

Snow Blowers

Plows

University vehicles

Job description

Yeshiva University is seeking a Housekeeper to perform daily cleaning of private and public areas across the Wilf Campus, ensuring a safe, clean environment. The role includes shift hours on Sunday and weekdays, with responsibilities ranging from restroom sanitation to snow removal and function setup.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of housekeeping experience, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and familiar with cleaning methods and equipment.