Housekeeper

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the position of Housekeeper is responsible for performing a wide range of cleaning duties in campus buildings, using specialized housekeeping equipment and formulas to maintain a clean, safe, and aseptic environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position includes use of cleaning machines and moving of furniture. Regular in-service training is provided.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain assigned building areas of the campus in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner; wash, wax, buff, scrub, sweep, polish, dust and vacuum as assigned.
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical, in order to remove soil, stains, and other debris from assigned areas.
• Perform special cleaning, furniture moving, or function setup and breakdown projects, as required.
• Operate and maintain departmental equipment in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner.
• Safety practices and procedures must be followed in all building maintenance and custodial work.
• Use cleaning solutions and supplies according to department standards to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Empty trash, garbage, and recycling bins using safety procedures.
• Clean campus property including offices, classrooms, corridors, walls, floors, windows, furniture, woodwork, toilets, lavatories and fixtures.
• Clean and prepare areas for guests for special events and student spaces prior to entrance, departure, and return.
• Provide timely response to work orders and assignments, via the Facilities Department web-based maintenance management system, School Dude.
• Perform pressure washing as assigned.
• May be required to unclog drains or toilets as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols for blood borne pathogen response and cleanup.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.