Housekeeper II - St. Mary's University

Provides a clean, healthful and safe environment throughout the campus. Duties include cleaning campus buildings, residence halls, shampooing carpets, stripping/refinishing hard floors. In-campus moves required driving University vehicles. Position requires working flexible hours Monday through Friday, Sunday through Saturday and some weekends and nights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Dry and wet mop floors, trash out, dust, vacuum carpets including spot cleaning of carpets.
• Clean walls, doors and spot mop spills.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, showers, and make rooms ready for conferences and students.
• Maintain equipment assigned in clean and operational condition.
• Wear assigned uniform in clean and neat condition while at work.
• Be courteous to customers and staff.
• Follow safe practices and wear safety equipment assigned by the Housekeeping Division.
• Works from standard practices and policies reporting to his/her supervisor with questionable cases.
• Occasional moving of furniture and work order assignments.
• Attends required training and monthly meetings.
• Perform vehicle inspections.
• Provide support to the University duplicating and mail centers.
• Haul trash to the designated disposal site.
• Assist with work orders.
• Strip and wax hard floors.
• Provide in-campus mail pick-up and delivery.
• Assist with recycle program
• Handles the setting up and breaking down of tables and chairs, etc. for special events on campus as needed.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of custodial experience and floor maintenance in an educational or hospitality environment.

LICENSE: Must maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance, and complete the University Van Driver Training within 90 days of employment date.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to handle demanding customers. Proficient speaking, reading, and writing English. Must be or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is requested and approved

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to successfully handle frustrating conditions such as limits on time, limited access to equipment, and dealing with uncomfortable customers.
• Able to carry 50 pounds up and down stairs
• Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/ stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladder/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, insects, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; workaround gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; may work irregular hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Occasional overtime work. Mandatory to rotate weekend duty.

PREPLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIRED: Yes

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED: Yes

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates apply.