General Housekeeper

University Support Services, LLC; George; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

St. George's University invites applicants for the position of Room Attendant in the Housekeeping Department.

The role supports a clean and orderly environment for students, faculty and staff, collaborating with the Management Team to carry out daily duties. Essential responsibilities include cleaning offices and dormitories, sanitizing surfaces, disposing of waste, carpet maintenance, and reporting issues to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school education is required.
• Literacy and numeracy are required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize and service offices, dormitories, walkways, hallways, lecture halls, study halls, and classrooms daily.
• Collect and dispose of waste in designated areas using appropriate bags and bins.
• Sweep, mop and scrub floors, including corridors and flooded areas.
• Complete weekly and monthly shampooing of all carpets.
• Report irregularities to supervisor and carry out additional duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education

Job description

St. George’s University invites applicants for the position of Room Attendant, within the Housekeeping Department.

Special note to applicants:

Review of applications will be ongoing until candidates are identified.

Objective

The goal of the Room Attendant is to create a clean and orderly environment for our students, faculty, and staff and to demonstrate commitment to the values of St. Georges University, its administrators, students, and members of the public who interact with the University. The Room Attendant will collaborate with the University Management Team and the staff of his/her department in carrying out the duties.

Essential Functions

• Clean, sanitize and service offices, dormitories, walkways, hallways, lecture halls study halls, and classrooms daily including wiping doors and creases, windows, window ledges, glass panes and glass door
• Wipe deck and lounge chairs
• Clean mats in front of dorms, lecture halls and offices
• Clean laundry area to include wiping down washing machine and dryers
• Collect and dispose of all waste and refuse in designated areas including laundry room, dormitories, lecture halls and restaurants using the appropriate bags and bins
• Sweep, mop and scrub all floors, corridors, and hallways, including flooded areas
• Clean all light fixtures, fire extinguishers and light fixers
• Cobweb and dust
• Complete deep cleaning as assigned
• Complete weekly and monthly shampooing of all carpets
• Complete daily check list and report to Department Manager or supervisor any irregularities in the working areas such as burnt-out light bulbs, broken doors, debris lying around, broken windows etc
• In addition, the Room Attendant will perform any other job-related assignments that may be given from time to time by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Manager

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
• Strong communication skills, time management, customer service skills and a demonstrated high-level of trustworthiness, discretion, and loyalty
• The ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and written communication
• The ability to communicate information and ideas orally so others will understand
• Ability to work with little supervision while maintaining high-performance standards
• Must be well organized and detailed oriented
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety protocols
• Ability to follow instructions and solve problems

Qualifications

• High School Education
• Must be literate and numerate

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This job is performed in dormitories, offices, lecture halls and labs that requires efficiency, quietness, and collaboration.
• This job requires lifting to at least 50 pounds
• This job involves a lot of movements, standing, bending, and reaching with your hands
• Involves moving from different areas on the compound at times

Hours and Travel

• No travel is expected for this position.
• A typical work week is 40 hours per week with flexible start, break and end of day

St. George's Universityis an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, veteran status or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.