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Job Title: Housekeeping Specialist
Department: Housekeeping
Reports To: Director of Operations
University Mission
Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God's world.
Position Summary
The Housekeeping Specialist is responsible for cleaning and maintaining campus facilities to departmental standards, ensuring a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and orderly environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The role may include additional maintenance and grounds tasks as assigned.
Education and/or Experience Required
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1-2 Years of professional experience in the industry or related field (preferred)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors, hallways, and stairways using approved cleaning products
- Strip, wax, seal, and buff various floor surfaces
- Maintain clean and sanitary conditions across campus
- Respond to after-hours/weekend emergency calls and perform snow removal
- Use supplies economically and appropriately
- Collaborate with team members to maximize efficiency and morale
- Clean public areas including restrooms, hallways, and lobbies
- Clean walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, and furniture as needed
- Empty trash containers in public areas inside and outside
- Clean dorm rooms based on operational needs
- Participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion activities, supporting the university's mission and demonstrating personal faith in Jesus Christ as active in a local church
Required Skills and Abilities
- Self-starter capable of working independently and in teams
- Basic computer skills including email, calendar, and work order systems
- Proactive with a sense of urgency in completing requests
- Positive attitude and commitment to customer service
- Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform manual labor
- Reliable and consistent work schedule
- Supportive of the university’s mission, including personal faith in Jesus Christ and activity in a local church
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industry: Higher Education