Housekeepers - All Shifts (Full Time)

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Housekeepers for all shifts to maintain cleanliness across its beautiful coastal campus. This role is vital to the university's success, ensuring a welcoming environment for students and staff. With flexible scheduling and competitive pay, you will be part of a valued team that contributes to the daily operations of the institution. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plans, retirement matching, and educational benefits for you and your family. If you are passionate about cleanliness and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Plans

Retirement Plan with 8% Match

Extensive Paid Leave

Educational Benefits

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• General knowledge of housekeeping and maintenance work.
• Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain campus buildings including classrooms and offices.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist in snow removal.

Skills

Routine Housekeeping Skills

Maintenance Work

Ability to Follow Instructions

Physical Ability for Heavy Work

Education

High School Education

Tools

Low-speed Buffers

Burnishing Machines

Extractors

Auto Scrubbing Machines

Wet Vacuums

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Housekeepers - All Shifts (Full Time) Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME 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.

We welcome individuals to apply for full-time opportunities with flexible hours and shifts, with 1st shift beginning anywhere between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 2nd shift beginning anywhere from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The expected pay for the 1st shift is $17.50 per hour (annualized to $36,400). For the 2nd shift, the expected pay is $17.50 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential, totaling $18.50 per hour (annualized to $38,480). Total compensation ranges from $50,799 to $66,137, depending on the selected medical and dental plans.

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

• High school education desirable.
• 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 committedto 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.

COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

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

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022PS0020P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation

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