Housekeeper

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking a Housekeeper to perform essential cleaning and maintenance tasks across various facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in custodial work or similar tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks in various areas including classrooms and dormitories.
• Clean and maintain floors, windows, and surfaces.
• Report unsafe conditions and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Physical stamina

Job description

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Summary

This class is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (e.g. trash around buildings);
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floors and other hard surfaces;
• Operates polishers and buffers;
• Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
• Performs minor maintenance;
• Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
• Replenishes disposable products such as soap, and paper towels;
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards and other classroom surfaces;
• Vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas and other fabric surfaces;
• Deep cleans carpets and fabric surfaces;
• Cleans and sanitizes sinks, water fountains, and/or fixture in restrooms and similar environments;
• Cleans and refinishes hard surface flooring;
• Removes graffiti;
• Moves furniture (e.g. in classrooms and dormitories) and other items by hand or using appropriate moving devices;
• Performs set-up for athletic and/or other university functions;
• Maintains assigned closets and equipment in a neat, clean and safe working condition;
• Performs limited or minor repairs to equipment assigned;
• Sweeps walks; collects and disposes of trash;
• Removes snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
• Salts stairways and walkways;
• Immediately reports any and all unsafe conditions and submits work order;
• Reports need for repairs.
  
  

Summary

This class is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (e.g. trash around buildings);
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floors and other hard surfaces;
• Operates polishers and buffers;
• Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
• Performs minor maintenance;
• Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
• Replenishes disposable products such as soap, and paper towels;
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards and other classroom surfaces;
• Vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas and other fabric surfaces;
• Deep cleans carpets and fabric surfaces;
• Cleans and sanitizes sinks, water fountains, and/or fixture in restrooms and similar environments;
• Cleans and refinishes hard surface flooring;
• Removes graffiti;
• Moves furniture (e.g. in classrooms and dormitories) and other items by hand or using appropriate moving devices;
• Performs set-up for athletic and/or other university functions;
• Maintains assigned closets and equipment in a neat, clean and safe working condition;
• Performs limited or minor repairs to equipment assigned;
• Sweeps walks; collects and disposes of trash;
• Removes snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
• Salts stairways and walkways;
• Immediately reports any and all unsafe conditions and submits work order;
• Reports need for repairs.
  
  

Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in work that could reasonably be expected to provide the experience and training and knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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