Housekeeper- Part Time/Temporary/Summer

Bethel University; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel University in McKenzie, TN, is hiring a housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across university facilities. The role involves cleaning classrooms, offices, and common areas while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.

This position supports the university's mission through consistent custodial services. Candidates are preferred to have a high school diploma and some experience in housekeeping, with the ability to lift moderate weights and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License is required.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks including lifting moderate weights.
• 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect classrooms and common areas.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards.
• Perform deep cleaning tasks during academic breaks.

Skills

General cleaning

Health and safety compliance

Customer service

Use of cleaning equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment across university facilities. This role supports the University’s mission by ensuring that classrooms, offices, residence halls, restrooms, and common areas are properly cleaned and maintained for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The housekeeper contributes to health, safety, and positive campus experiences through consistent custodial services and adherence to institutional cleaning standards. The housekeeper is responsible for performing routine custodial duties to ensure campus buildings are clean, orderly, and sanitary.

Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, laboratories, dorm rooms (when applicable), and common areas; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing floors; emptying trash; restocking restroom supplies; and reporting maintenance issues or safety hazards. This position requires the safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals, adherence to university safety procedures, and compliance with environmental and sanitation regulations. Housekeepers may work independently or as part of a facilities team and may be assigned to specific buildings or rotating areas across campus. The role may also involve supporting special events, performing deep‑cleaning tasks during academic breaks, and assisting with emergency cleaning needs.

Under the direct supervision of: Director of Housekeeping

Responsible for up to 24 hours a week.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• General cleaning
• Restroom maintenance
• Equipment and supply use
• Inspection and reporting
• Event and special cleaning support
• Health and safety compliance
• Team collaboration and customer service
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge/Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Experience: Valid Driver License

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge/Education: High School or GED equivalent
• Experience: 1 year of commercial or domestic housekeeping experience
• Licensure, Registration, Certification: Valid Driver License

Physical Requirements

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring moderate to heavy physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions

Work involves intermittent to occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements; may involve some contact with potentially hazardous or harmful elements in providing administrative or support services.