Housekeeper

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern College is seeking a 3/4-time housekeeper in the maintenance department. The role is year‑round, with 20 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week in the summer, possibly including evenings or weekends for special events.

The ideal candidate has custodial experience; supervisory experience is preferred and physical demands include lifting 10–40 pounds. The college emphasizes its Christian mission and community values.

Qualifications

• Prior custodial experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties in a college facility.
• Supervise student workers and coordinate tasks.
• Greet the public and communicate with parents and students as needed.
• Assist with event setup and cleanup, including evenings or weekends when required.
• Lift 10–30 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Skills

Custodial experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

Northwestern College is seeking a 3/4-time housekeeper for the maintenance department. This position is year-round, requiring 20 hours per week during the academic year, and 40 hours per week in the summer, which may involve working evenings or weekends during special events.

The ideal candidate will have prior custodial experience. Supervisory experience is preferred. Candidates must have the ability to perform physically demanding work and be able to regularly lift 10 to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Good communication skills are also essential, as the person in this position regularly greets the public and communicates with parents and students and will supervise several student employees.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out ourmission & values ,including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.