Part Time Housekeeper

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University seeks a part-time Housekeeper responsible for cleaning and maintaining various campus facilities. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to adapt to diverse cleaning tasks in a university environment. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in custodial services.

Qualifications

• One year experience in custodial or maintenance work.
• Ability to handle cleaning equipment safely.
• Must be adaptable and able to work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks in dormitories, classrooms, and offices.
• Operate cleaning equipment like polishers and buffers.
• Report damage or unsafe conditions promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

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Summary

This class is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (e.g. trash around buildings);
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floors and other hard surfaces;
• Operates polishers and buffers;
• Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
• Performs minor maintenance;
• Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
• Replenishes disposable products such as soap, and paper towels;
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards and other classroom surfaces;
• Vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas and other fabric surfaces;
• Deep cleans carpets and fabric surfaces;
• Cleans and sanitizes sinks, water fountains, and/or fixture in restrooms and similar environments;
• Cleans and refinishes hard surface flooring;
• Removes graffiti;
• Moves furniture (e.g. in classrooms and dormitories) and other items by hand or using appropriate moving devices;
• Performs set-up for athletic and/or other university functions;
• Maintains assigned closets and equipment in a neat, clean and safe working condition;
• Performs limited or minor repairs to equipment assigned;
• Sweeps walks; collects and disposes of trash;
• Removes snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
• Salts stairways and walkways;
• Immediately reports any and all unsafe conditions and submits work order;
• Reports need for repairs.
  
  

Summary

This class is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (e.g. trash around buildings);
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floors and other hard surfaces;
• Operates polishers and buffers;
• Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
• Performs minor maintenance;
• Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
• Replenishes disposable products such as soap, and paper towels;
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards and other classroom surfaces;
• Vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas and other fabric surfaces;
• Deep cleans carpets and fabric surfaces;
• Cleans and sanitizes sinks, water fountains, and/or fixture in restrooms and similar environments;
• Cleans and refinishes hard surface flooring;
• Removes graffiti;
• Moves furniture (e.g. in classrooms and dormitories) and other items by hand or using appropriate moving devices;
• Performs set-up for athletic and/or other university functions;
• Maintains assigned closets and equipment in a neat, clean and safe working condition;
• Performs limited or minor repairs to equipment assigned;
• Sweeps walks; collects and disposes of trash;
• Removes snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
• Salts stairways and walkways;
• Immediately reports any and all unsafe conditions and submits work order;
• Reports need for repairs.
  
  

Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in work that could reasonably be expected to provide the experience and training and knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

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