Part-Time Housekeeper, IU Hotel, IU Dining and Hospitality

Utah State Extension; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time housekeeping position at IU Hotel requires maintaining cleanliness and preparation of guest rooms in a vibrant collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in housekeeping, alongside proficiency in communication and time management.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off plans

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Preferred experience in housekeeping or custodial work.
• Strong communication and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of hotel guest rooms.
• Assists with laundry and general maintenance as needed.
• Cleans and prepares rooms for incoming guests.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management

Thoroughness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's (IU) core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.
IU Hospitality infuses Indiana University's beautiful campus with vibrant life, creating a home away from home for visitors and the IU community alike. From our space in the Indiana Memorial Union, hospitality staff serve thousands of guests each year through professional dining and retail operations and catered events, conferences, and celebrations, keeping our spaces clean, our food tasty, and our customers happy.
The 189 room IU Biddle Hotel is the largest hotel in Bloomington, Indiana, the only hotel on campus, and a living embodiment of Hoosier hospitality. Visitors enjoy upscale, convenient accommodations and parking as well as on-site amenities including the Vault Pub, live music, bowling, Starbucks, a 2-level bookstore, charming outdoor dining spaces, and international food from local restaurants - all in the heart of campus, steps away from the best dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment at IU and in the city of Bloomington.

Job Summary

• Performs tasks related to the cleanliness and upkeep of IU Hotel guest rooms and/or campus residential and guest spaces.
• May perform occasional duties in support of other needs, such as laundry or general maintenance.
• Cleans and prepares hotel rooms for both arriving guests and for intermediate in-stay service for existing guests daily.
• Ensures all furnishings in each guest rooms are free of evidence of a previous guest and that all items are in working order and ready for new guests daily and meets the Biddle standard of guest room inspection.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred

• Some housekeeping, custodial, or related field experience

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Hotel
Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$13.10 per hour

Work Hours

Weekday and weekend hours.
Work hours depend on hotel occupancy but do require weekends and some holidays.
This position is capped up to 29 hours per week.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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