Housekeeper

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (403b)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Exemption for employees

Job summary

Touro University in New York is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support cleaning and maintenance of academic buildings. This full-time role covers public/common areas, safety compliance, and routine janitorial duties across facilities.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, restocking, and reporting repairs. Must be able to lift 25-40 pounds, climb stairs, and work a 2:00pm-10:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm schedule as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires regular, reliable and predictable work attendance.
• Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment.
• Good knowledge of proper chemical storage, use and inventory.
• Skill in maintenance tools and materials.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all areas of the building including, but not limited to the following: empties and cleans waste receptacles; dusts and mops hard floors; vacuums carpets; arranges furniture; reports damage to supervisor; cleans glass and doors; daily trash and restock supplies; replaces light bulbs; disinfects sinks and stalls; keeps entrances clean; performs other duties as assigned.
• Daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, corridors, and common areas.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and stocks supplies as needed.

Skills

Attendance

Equipment operation

Chemical storage

Maintenance tools

Job description

Housekeeper

Job Locations: US-NY-New York

ID: 2026-13652

College: Administration

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: 2:00pm -10:30pm Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Sunday

Hours Per Week: 40

Travel: None

Category: Facilities/Security/Food Service

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location : Country: US

Overview

House Keepers are assigned to each Academic Building to maintain public/ common areas, to assist in eliminating distractions such as unwanted graffiti, dust/dirt, and unwanted smells from the learning environment and to assist in the protection of the faculty, employees, and student's health and safety.

Responsibilities

Cleans all areas of the building including, but not limited to the following:

• Empties and cleans waste receptacles and replaces bags as necessary.
• Dusts and mops hard surfaced floors.
• Thoroughly vacuum, including all edges of carpeted floors.
• Arranges furniture to its original position.
• Report any damage or vandalism to your House Keeper or supervisor.
• Cleans glass to classroom entrance doors.
• Wet mops hard floors as weather and usage conditions dictate (daily during winter months).
• Dusts exposed horizontal surfaces such as window sills, empty shelves, door casings, and bottoms of furniture (NOTE: In scientific laboratories, bench tops and hoods are not to be cleaned by House Keeping).
• Replaces light bulbs as necessary.
• Clean all glass.
• Keep all entrances clean.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Daily empties trash receptacles, cleans as needed, and replaces bag liners.
• Checks and replaces all paper products such as tissue and hand towels as needed.
• Checks and fills soap dispensers as necessary.
• Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilet seats, and side panels to stall partitions.
• Cleans mirrors.
• Cleans entrance panels to stalls of fingerprints, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Requires regular, reliable and predictable work attendance.
• Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment.
• Good knowledge of proper chemical storage, use and inventory.
• Skill in maintenance tools and materials.

Working Conditions

• Extensive time sitting and standing.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and kneel.
• Ability to lift 25-40 pounds.
• Must wear a uniform.
• Exposure to chemical cleaners and pesticides.

Maximum Salary

USD $32,400.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $35,360.00/Yr.

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
• All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
  Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
  Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [e-mail] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [e-mail] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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