Housekeeping Staff

Gulliver Preparatory School; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulliver Preparatory School in Coral Gables, Florida, is seeking a dependable housekeeper to maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The role requires following Gulliver's safety procedures, handling cleaning chemicals properly, and performing tasks such as dusting, mopping, trash removal, and reporting needed repairs. This position emphasizes reliability, physical stamina, and attention to detail to support a positive school experience for all.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or a combination of trade school training and 5 years of relevant housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning apparatus, including vacuum cleaners, polishers, buffers, steamers.
• Maintain facility in sanitary condition through washing, cleaning, and replacement of supplies.
• May be required to clean damp, dusty, dirty areas and occasionally human waste.
• Dispose of trash and waste properly.
• Handle cleaning solvents and chemicals according to regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Plan work schedule to complete primary tasks.
• Damp-dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills.
• Empty trash daily.
• Wet-mop bathroom floors and other areas daily.
• Clean washbasins, mirrors, showers.
• Report repair needs to supervisor.
• Wash windows as directed.
• Strip and recoat floors when necessary.
• Visually inspect walking surfaces for spills and hazards.
• Use germicidal solutions as directed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, or a combination of trade school training and 5 years of relevant housekeeping experience

Job description

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what’s next. At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.

Working at Gulliver

Gulliver is a trusted guide for families, and our faculty and staff are core to building powerful relationships that ensure every child thrives. Our compassionate, inspired educators nurture individuality and character, fostering a culture of collaboration that challenges students to meet their full potential and prepare for a future full of possibility.

Join a community where passionate educators elevate their craft, inspire future-ready learners, and take teaching and learning to the next level!

Position Overview

Housekeeping staff provide a clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly, and satisfying environment for administrators, faculty, support staff, parents, visitors, and students. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonable anticipated blood contamination. The selected candidate must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing or moving of objects/materials and/or the cleanup of blood, infections materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard or Gulliver Management Company's Exposure Control Plan for Blood-borne pathogens.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate various mechanized cleaning apparatus, including, but not limited to vacuum cleaners, polishers, buffers, steamers, etc.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary condition through washing, cleaning, and replacement of supplies and furnishings.
• Ability to work in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. May be required to clean human waste and body fluids as necessary.
• Responsible for the proper disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Safely and properly handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. according to specified directions; must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Plan work schedule with sufficient time to complete primary tasks.
• Damp-dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily as directed.
• Wet-mop bathroom floors daily; damp-mop corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and floors in other areas daily as directed.
• Clean washbasins, mirrors, and showers daily as directed.
• Clean all air vents as directed.
• Report the need for necessary repairs immediately to supervisor (examples: leaky faucets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, safety-related issues, etc.)
• Wash windows as scheduled and as directed.
• Strip and recoat floors when necessary, as directed, and/or as scheduled.
• Visually inspect walking surfaces for spills, water, and slippery condition, and clean and dry such conditions before leaving a job site.
• Use germicidal solutions as directed and instructed by supervisors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or a combination of trade school training and 5 years of relevant housekeeping experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical work requiring walking, standing, bending, pushing/pulling, carrying, holding, climbing stairs, stooping, reaching, sitting, crawling, and be able to lift and/or carry 25-40 pounds. Possess stamina to complete strenuous, repetitive, exterior work for extended hours.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affidicative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.