Housekeeper

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,824 - 38,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

Retirement Plan (403b)

Tuition Exemption Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Touro University is hiring Housekeepers to maintain cleanliness in academic buildings. Responsibilities include regular cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and other common areas. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of experience. The role offers a salary of $35,360 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, retirement options, and generous paid time off. This is a full-time position based in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1-2 years of experience is required.
• Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment.
• Good knowledge of proper chemical storage and usage.
• Skill in using maintenance tools and materials.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the building including classrooms and restrooms.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles; replace bags.
• Dust and mop hard surfaced floors regularly.
• Thoroughly vacuum carpeted floors.
• Report any damage or vandalism.

Skills

Reliability and attendance

Ability to operate custodial equipment

Knowledge of chemical storage

Skill in maintenance tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

1-2 years experience

Job description

Overview

Housekeepers are assigned to each Academic Building to maintain public/common areas, eliminate distractions such as unwanted graffiti, dust/dirt, and unwanted smells from the learning environment, and protect faculty, employees and students’ health and safety.

Responsibilities

Cleans all areas of the building including, but not limited to the following and other duties as assigned:

• Empties and cleans waste receptacles and replaces bags as necessary.
• Dusts and mops hard surfaced floors.
• Thoroughly vacuums, including all edges of carpeted floors.
• Arranges furniture to its original position.
• Reports any damage or vandalism to your Housekeeper 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 Housekeeping).
• Replaces light bulbs as necessary.
• Clean all glass.
• Keep all entrances clean.
• Other duties as assigned.
• RESTROOMS: 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.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Preparation, and Training

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 1-2 years experience

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

Physical Demands

• 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

Travel

• Willingness to travel to New York locations
• Work takes place in Administrative Offices as well as outside venues

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Maximum Salary

USD $35,360.00 / 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.