Residence Hall Cleaning Specialist

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 17,715 - 29,081; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham is seeking individuals for housekeeping positions to ensure cleanliness in on-campus residence halls. Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, carpets, and floors, as well as operating cleaning equipment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and sufficient physical strength for the role. The pay range is between $12.86 and $21.11 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Sufficient strength to perform heavy work and withstand inclement weather.
• Ability to operate cleaning machines and handle chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness in residence halls.
• Handle cleaning of bathrooms and common areas, including biohazard cleanup.
• Operate cleaning equipment and dispose of waste responsibly.
• Respond to service requests and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Ability to read English

Education

High school graduation or G.E.D.

Job description

Under general supervision of Housekeeping supervisors in the Housing department, individuals will perform a variety of housekeeping tasks. These tasks provide a clean and healthy living environment in on-campus residence halls.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to providing a clean and healthy environment in residential hall bathrooms and public restrooms, including approved methods of handling and cleaning blood-borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.
• Perform tasks related to the cleaning of carpet floor coverings, including spot cleaning and extraction. Perform tasks related to the maintenance of floors and other surfaces, including vacuuming, mopping, and washing. Perform tasks related to the renovation of floor surfaces, including application of stripping/finish chemicals, scrubbing, scraping, and buffing.
• Operate and provide operator maintenance for automatic scrubbers, power sweepers (including rider-type), vacuums and buffers used in connection with building cleaning. Use approved methods and formulas to mix cleaning chemicals for application. Store and dispose of chemicals according to approved guidelines.
• Collect and remove all waste material, sort recyclable materials, and discard in outdoor collection bins.
• Respond to housekeeping calls and/or requests for service as needed. Report all items that require maintenance/repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduation or G.E.D.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment as necessary.
• A biometrical screening will be required for this position.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to read English.
  
  

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
  
  

This is an evergreen posting. While there may not be an immediate opening, we regularly hire for this position throughout the year. Applications are reviewed as opportunities become available.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$12.86 - $21.11

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham