Lead Housekeeper, 1st Shift

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Lead Housekeeper, responsible for maintaining cleanliness across campus facilities. You will lead a team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety while fostering an inclusive work culture. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and educational waivers.

Benefits

Health and dental plan options

Up to 8% retirement plan match

Generous leave time

UNE tuition waiver for employees

50% tuition reduction for dependents

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant custodial experience.
• Training in cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of housekeeping staff and assign work.
• Perform cleaning tasks and maintain sanitation standards.
• Coordinate specialized custodial functions.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Cooperation

Understanding instructions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Position Details

Position Type: Professional Staff, Faculty Track

Position Title: Lead Housekeeper, 1st Shift

Employment Status: Full Time

Months: 12

Campus: Biddeford, ME

Description

The University of New England (UNE), Maine’s largest private university, is home to two beautiful coastal campuses in Biddeford and Portland. Our Housekeeping team plays a vital role in supporting UNE’s mission by ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming environments across campus.

The Lead Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and performing routine maintenance in campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices. Additionally, the Lead Housekeeper serves as a team leader for a crew of housekeeping staff, coordinating and carrying out specialized housekeeping or maintenance functions as needed.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $20.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,640 annually).

Total Compensation: Ranges from $57,831 to $71,623 depending on selected medical and dental plans.

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
  • UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service
    • 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader for a crew of housekeeping staff, including training, assigning work, monitoring progress, and handling personnel issues.
• Ensure standards of quality and quantity are met.
• Perform cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.
• Shampoo carpets, wash windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans, dust furniture and fixtures.
• Maintain sanitation and stock bathrooms, change shower curtains, replace light bulbs, and move furniture.
• Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
• Coordinate specialized custodial/maintenance functions like floor refinishing and project cleaning.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Communicate and coordinate with university personnel and departments.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse work culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; 2-3 years of relevant custodial experience, including training in cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and chemical labels.
• Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
• Basic supervisory skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, faculty, and visitors.

Additional Information

UNE is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, and other protected categories.

Employees in clinical settings must meet Maine’s immunization requirements.

Application Details

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation (optional)

Additional Info

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Higher Education