Housekeeper I, Regular Part Time

SilkRoad; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Valparaiso University is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain clean, healthy, and safe facilities across classrooms, labs, offices, residence halls, and restrooms. You will perform a variety of cleaning tasks, stock supplies, and ensure safety and adherence to procedures.

Shifts include Sundays and Saturdays from 4:00 am to 2:30 pm; background checks are required for employment. A neat appearance and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties in areas assigned (classrooms, labs, offices, residence halls, restrooms).
• Unlock/lock buildings.
• Keep interior and exterior entrances safe and clean.
• Cleans spills and soiled areas; reports maintenance needs via work order system.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; stores properly.
• Adheres to safety procedures when handling cleaners or equipment.
• Restocks supplies and ensures cleaning schedules are followed.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Work with Building Services Supervisor to promote safety.

Skills

Age requirement

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Description:

This position is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, and well-maintained area of assignment. Working in accordance with established policies and procedures this position will perform manual work in a variety of cleaning duties in and around university buildings and facilities. This includes but not limited to classrooms, lab rooms, offices, residence halls, guest rooms, and restrooms. This position pays $15.50 per hour.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs cleaning duties in areas as assigned such as; wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and restocking dispensers, straightening, dusting, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, clean white/chalk boards, wash windows, wash walls, wash/wipe down trash cans, take out trash, etc.
• Unlock/lock buildings
• Keep interior and exterior entrances safe and clean
• Cleans spills, soiled areas and other conditions as observed and or directed
• Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition, and properly stored
• Ensures work areas are safe and strictly adheres to safety procedures regarding cleaners or equipment.
• Stock all equipment and supply carts with adequate supplies.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Report maintenance and repair needs via the work order system
• Work with Building Services Supervisor to promote safety
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Diploma/GEDHigh School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license

Other Qualifications:

• Must present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
• Must be in good physical health; walking/standing, reaching, bending/twisting, kneeling/crouching/crawling, lifting, forceful gripping/grasping, pushing, pulling or repetitive motion about 95% of the time.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate low and high impact tools
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead
• Must be able to work well with little or no supervision and take direction
• Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with individuals on campus.
• Must be cooperative and willing to help fellow coworkers at all times.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Sunday and Saturday, 4:00 am to 2:30 pm

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.