Cleaner

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Retirement Plan – 10.12%

Vacation 10 days (1st year)

Personal/Sick Time 12 days

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave (After 1 year)

Résumé du poste

Bowdoin College is seeking an entry-level Cleaner I to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across campus buildings and grounds, in both residential and administrative settings. The role includes routine housekeeping tasks with attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently.

Duties cover dusting, sweeping, mopping, bathroom and kitchen sanitizing, waste disposal, window cleaning, and replenishing supplies, following established schedules. Onsite role, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with a variety of people both on and off campus.
• Ability to read, write and understand the written word, and perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform repetitive tasks and lift/move heavy objects.

Responsabilités

• Perform general cleaning tasks, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, and countertops.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen areas, including countertops, appliances, and sinks.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean and polish mirrors, glass surfaces, and windows as needed.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and notify supervisor of any shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the supervisor promptly.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reading and writing

Independent work

Physical stamina

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Title Cleaner

Job Summary

The Cleaner I is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and condition standards of the College’s buildings and immediate grounds. The Cleaner I performs a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in both residential and administrative settings. This entry-level position involves routine cleaning tasks and requires attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents or occupants.

• Perform general cleaning tasks, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, and countertops.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen areas, including countertops, appliances, and sinks.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean and polish mirrors, glass surfaces, and windows as needed.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and notify supervisor of any shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the supervisor promptly.

Compensation:

• Hourly rate for this position is $19.00 per hour (this role is eligible for overtime and shift differentials)
• New employees at Bowdoin will receive a$500 Sign-Bonus(paid after 90 days and upon meeting eligibility requirements)

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical Insurance (Effective on date of hire)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• $1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26 )
• Accrue up to 10 day of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year)
• Accrue up to 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (After 1 year)
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
• Some high school education required; High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate and relate well with a variety of people both on and off campus
  • Ability to read, write and understand the written word, and perform basic mathematical computations
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards
  • Physical stamina and strength to perform repetitive tasks and lift/move heavy objects

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• Entry level role; no prior experience required
• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial, or custodial work highly preferred
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment highly preferred

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This position is an onsite, full-time year round, working 40 hours/52 weeks (1.0 FTE )
• The regular work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday from 5:00 am – 1:30 pm. The schedule might require a few weekend days including the May overtime period which is 10 days straight
• Work assignments are reviewed and revised as necessary

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity.

We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

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