Housekeeper

Mitchell College; New London (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell College in New London, CT is hiring a Housekeeper to perform daily cleaning tasks for students, faculty and staff across classrooms, lounges, restrooms, and offices in accordance with Facilities Services procedures. The role requires physical stamina, ability to work with cleaning chemicals safely, and strong English communication to coordinate with team and campus guests.

This is a regular full-time on-site position with opportunities to contribute to a clean, welcoming campus

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment in custodial field.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks for classrooms, lounges, restrooms, offices and assigned areas.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and sanitize surfaces and floors.
• Maintain equipment and report repairs as needed.
• Assist in snow removal and event set-ups.
• Strip and refinish floors; manage cleaning chemicals safely.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Housekeeper# HousekeeperMitchell College - New London, CT 06320## OverviewSalary Range$16.94 - $16.94 HourlyPosition TypeStaffCategoryRegular Full-Time## DescriptionMitchell 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 customers* Perform basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods* Dusts horizontal surfaces* Empties wastebaskets, removes waste, relines basket.* Damp wipe cleans all furniture* Cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms* Mops and sanitizes floors of rooms and offices* Spot cleans walls and windows* Polishes metal surfaces* Vacuums carpets; spot cleans as needed* Scrub or buff floors with appropriate equipment* Vacuum and shampoo carpets for cleaning and bacteria control with industrial vacuum* Replenishes room supplies* Strip and refinish hard surface floors* Measure and mix cleaning chemicals* Assist in cleaning of emergency spills when observed or upon request* Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and recommends repairs as needed* Observe and report the general need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures* Snow removal* Event set-ups* Other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Physical 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 field* Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in written form* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff