Housekeeper (I or II)

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:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required;
• One (1) year of custodial experience and floor maintenance in an educational or hospitality environment.
• Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Must have the ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English; must have ability to read written instructions, warning labels, SDS Sheets in English, etc.
• Must possess legible handwriting, possess eyesight in both eyes corrected to 20/20 and normal hearing ability (may be corrected); must successfully pass a PIPIC test for color blindness.
• Must be able to successfully handle frustrating conditions such as limits on time and limited access to equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and display good judgment when providing customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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; frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment
• Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather, insects, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; may work irregular hours

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.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.