Housekeeper

Mitchell College; New London (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell College is seeking a Housekeeper to perform daily cleaning tasks for students, faculty and staff across classrooms, lounges, restrooms, offices, and other areas as assigned by the Facilities Services Department.

Responsibilities include dusting, waste management, floor cleaning, carpet care, and maintenance of cleaning equipment. The role requires good English communication and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with flexibility for occasional extra duties.

Qualifications

• Clear ability to read and follow cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written English communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning in classrooms, lounges, restrooms and offices.
• Dust surfaces and wipe furniture; empty wastebaskets and replace liners.
• Vacuum carpets and mop floors; scrub and strip hard floors as needed.
• Polish metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms.
• Replenish supplies and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Report repairs to Facilities Services Department.
• Assist with snow removal and event setup as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Tools

Industrial vacuum

Floor scrubber

Burnishing/buffing machine

Job description

Mitchell College is hiring for a Housekeeper to perform daily cleaning tasks for students, faculty and staff in classrooms, lounges, restrooms, offices, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Facilities Services Department.Responsibilities and Duties:Perform all custodial services-related tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees, client staff and customersPerform basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methodsDusts horizontal surfacesEmpties wastebaskets, removes waste, relines basket.Damp wipe cleans all furnitureCleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathroomsMops and sanitizes floors of rooms and officesSpot cleans walls and windowsPolishes metal surfacesVacuums carpets; spot cleans as neededScrub or buff floors with appropriate equipmentVacuum and shampoo carpets for cleaning and bacteria control with industrial vacuumReplenishes room suppliesStrip and refinish hard surface floorsMeasure and mix cleaning chemicalsAssist in cleaning of emergency spills when observed or upon requestMaintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and recommends repairs as neededObserve and report the general need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixturesSnow removalEvent set-upsOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb step ladders or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently climb stairs, lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision required by the job is the ability to inspect work.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Required Education and Experience:Demonstrated understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment in custodial fieldAbility to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in written formExcellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff