Housekeeping - Off-Campus Student Housing

Southern Adventist University; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Adventist University is seeking a full-time housekeeping coordinator to oversee operations across campus housing. The role coordinates cleaning, scheduling, and basic maintenance coordination for several residence areas and supports staff during peak periods.

The ideal candidate will have a High school diploma, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares apartments for incoming residents after move-outs.
• Works alongside and supervises a small seasonal housekeeping crew during the summer.
• Monitors and evaluates basic maintenance needs in multiple housing areas; submits work orders as needed.
• Cleans laundry rooms and stairwells; conducts routine cleanliness inspections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Initiative

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location: Off-Campus Student Housing
Hours: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay: $16.88 - $23.34

Job Summary:

Coordinates housekeeping operations in Laumere Court, Lower Stateside, Mountain Cottages, Southern Village, Spalding Cove, Upper Stateside, Virginia, and Winding Creek. Supports housekeeping in Talge and Thatcher Halls as scheduling permits, particularly during the academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans and prepares apartments for incoming residents following move-outs;
• Works alongside and supervises a small seasonal housekeeping crew during the summer;
• Monitors and evaluates basic maintenance needs in Mountain Cottages, Southern Village, Spalding Cove, and Upper Stateside;
• Submits work orders to Plant Services as needed;
• Cleans laundry rooms and stairwells in Alabama and Virginia weekly;
• Conducts scheduled cleanliness inspections throughout the semester;
• Assists housekeeping teams in Talge and Thatcher Halls when other assigned duties permit;
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Non-Traditional Student Housing and the deans of Southern Village;
• Reports major maintenance concerns to the appropriate area dean;
• Identifies needed or replacement items, including appliances and furnishings, and notifies the appropriate dean;
• Orders supplies through the Service Department and copies the immediate supervisor;
• Coordinates pest control services;
• Performs other reasonable, job-related duties as assigned.

Special Requirements:

Commitment to Jesus Christ and to the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; membership in good and regular standing in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Strong organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication, initiative, and ability to work independently. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires climbing stairs, sitting, standing, bending, and reaching. May require lifting up to 30 pounds. Requires sufficient hearing and vision to perform essential duties.
Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in residence halls and student apartments, generally in well-lit, climate-controlled, ventilated environments.