Housekeeper

University of Findlay; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Findlay is seeking a full-time custodian to maintain cleaning standards across its facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning carpets, restocking supplies, and sanitizing restrooms.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably six months of housekeeping experience. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with people and take initiative.
• Six months of housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum and clean carpet areas.
• Sanitize restrooms and restock supplies.
• Perform cleaning during summer and special projects.

Skills

Teamplayer

Problem-solving

Time Management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

This posting is for a full‑time, 12‑month, 40 hours per week, non‑exempt position. The position maintains required cleaning standards of ordinary tidiness on a daily basis of all university‑owned buildings. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work well with people, be a team player, take initiative, and be a good problem solver. This position requires overtime to cover daily events and special projects.

Essential Functions

1. Vacuum and spot clean carpet areas, dust‑mop and wet‑mop all floors. Operate automatic floor scrubber machine.
2. Remove large volumes of trash and recycling, and transport to appropriate dumpsters.
3. Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, and restock paper and soap supplies in all campus dormitories, buildings, and athletic facilities.
4. Wash windows and walls.
5. Clean furniture, including cleaning, dust removal and spot cleaning.
6. Push, pull, and move furniture and mattresses.
7. Dust removal of all flat surfaces—vents, cove bases, door vents, light fixtures, etc.
8. Replace smoke alarm batteries and light bulbs and perform monthly inspection of fire extinguishers.
9. Provide custodial cleaning for summer cleaning projects, fill‑ins, rentals, and other areas when required.
10. Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for this position.

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level can be loud.

Physical Demands

Walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves continually during working hours. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Six months of housekeeping experience.

Work Hours

This is a full‑time 12‑month position. General hours are Monday through Friday, 4:00a.m. to 12:30p.m.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Findlay is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. It prohibits discrimination and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.