Housekeeper, 2nd Shift (Half-Time)

University of New England; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Retirement plan with 8% match

Paid holidays and leave

Educational benefits

Job summary

The University of New England (UNE) in Portland, ME, is seeking dedicated housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness across campus buildings, residence halls, and classrooms. Staff are assigned to a campus with a set schedule and occasional overtime opportunities.

UNE offers comprehensive benefits including health and dental plans, retirement with up to 8% match, generous paid leave, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• General housekeeping and maintenance knowledge; commercial/institutional cleaning desirable.
• Ability to follow written instructions and chemical labels.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors (vacuuming, sweeping, washing, waxing).
• Shampoo carpets.
• Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans.
• Dust furniture and fixtures.
• Collect and empty trash; pick up litter.
• Remove biological waste.
• Clean, sanitize, stock bathrooms; change shower curtains.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Operate cleaning equipment (buffers, burnishers, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, wet vacs).
• Move furniture.
• Maintain basic electrical, heating, vents and fixtures.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Assist in training helpers under supervision.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Physical stamina

Reading labels

Cooperative teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine. Our Housekeeping team plays an essential role in the university’s success, and their continuous contributions are highly valued. Housekeepers clean and perform routine maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices across our campuses. Housekeepers are assigned a specific campus and generally a specific set schedule, with the option of working overtime on occasion.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

• The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.
• Educational benefits include reduced college tuition for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents.

Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

The list below is inclusive of all the duties that fall under the housekeeping position but duties can vary from building to building and not all are completed every day.

• Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, and trash cans.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
• Collect and empty trash receptacles, and pick up litter in and around the buildings.
• Remove biological waste.
• Clean, sanitize and stock the bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Operate basic equipment, including low-speed buffers, burnishing machines, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, and wet vacuums.
• Move furniture.
• Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Assist in training and overseeing the work of helpers assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work, with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable.
• Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
• Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and to deal courteously with students, faculty and staff.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extension.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $17.50 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential, totaling $18.50 per hour

Posting Number

Posting Number 2022PS1008P

Open Date

Open Date 09/25/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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