Housekeeper

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Knoxville is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness across campus facilities. The role involves manual cleaning, assisting in inspections, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in a commercial cleaning environment and must possess a high school diploma or GED. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and retirement options.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Options

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave Bank

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience cleaning in a commercial environment preferred.
• Proficiency in literacy for completing OSHA training.

Responsibilities

• Clean bathroom facilities, walls, floors; replenish supplies.
• Assist supervisor with building inspections and clean areas missed by contractors.
• Collect and remove trash and debris from buildings.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety Training

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Title: Housekeeper

Department: Facilities

Number of Positions: 1

Position #: 600220

Classification: 3- on campus

Pay Rate: $31,200 - $33,290/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.

Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.

A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references.

Position Summary: Assist Custodial and Waste Management supervisor in keeping all campus facilities clean and sanitary including assisting in building inspections as part of the oversight of the housekeeping contract. Duties will include manual cleaning of windows, glass, furniture and floors, etc., as well as keeping restrooms clean and stocked with supplies during the day. Clean entrances and doorways weekly or as needed. Respond to clean up calls at all campuses.

Essential Functions

30% Clean bathroom facilities, walls, floors; replenish supplies; and clear clogged commodes

20% Clean floors in corridors, stairwells, offices, classrooms, labs and other areas as assigned.

5% Assist supervisor with building inspections on all campuses. Clean areas that the contractor has missed overnight.

10% Collect and remove trash and other debris from buildings, including building entryways, connecting walkways between buildings, and campus grounds; clean trash containers when trash is removed.

10% Wash windows and glass; polish furniture, clean stairway railings and woodwork and perform high dusting.

5% Clean offices as necessary during office transitions or reconfigurations.

10% Aid supervisor on work order coverage and response to cleanup calls on all campuses.

5% Learn safety data sheets, proper removal of blood borne pathogens, and mold; adhere to all policies and guidelines.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Job Requirements

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED as well as a proficiency in literacy as this employee must complete OSHA training pertaining to safety in the workplace, blood borne pathogens, MSDS and right to know information, and chemical safety. Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license.

Three Years’ Experience Cleaning In a Commercial Environment Preferred.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Physical Demands: Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and walking most of the work day are all physical requirements of this position. Manual dexterity and ability to operate machinery. Must be able to discern color as it pertains to reading chemical labels and SDS information. Must be able to handle dust, allergens and smells associated with cleaning and sanitizing with chemicals. Must be able to drive a vehicle.

Hazards

Most work will be in buildings with A/C, heat and good lighting. Slip, trips, falls or back injury carrying trash to between buildings outdoor dumpsters in all seasons and weather. Cleaning chemicals and fumes – respiratory injury and chemical burns.

Climbing ladders - falls

Mopping up wet floors – slips trips and falls

Picking up broken glass – lacerations

Pick up trash which may contain hazardous material. – Blood borne pathogens

Full-time Employment Benefits

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development
  
  

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].

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  Entry level

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• Employment type

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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