Housekeeper

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor or other assigned supervisor, maintains an assigned group of classrooms, rest rooms, offices, dormitories, houses and other facilities in a clean and orderly manner; perform a variety of diverse duties in cleaning and maintaining facilities.  Work is subject to general supervision by the Housekeeping Supervisor or other assigned Supervisor and is reviewed by general inspection and observation of results. 

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional plan
• Sweep, scrub, mop, and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, corridors, assembly areas, workshops and other areas; wash windows, chalkboards and walls; strip, wax and buff floors.
• Clean, dust and polish furniture, woodwork, desks, windowsills, etc.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles and pencil sharpeners; pick up paper; pick up trash containers and empty.
• Clean and sanitize rest rooms; floors, ceilings, walls, doors and hardware, fixtures, appliances and mirrors; restock supplies; polish metal fixtures.
• Move furniture and equipment; set up rooms for special events and meetings.
• Clean and adjust shades and blinds; adjust desks and other furniture; report other repair and maintenance needs and assist others in making repairs as required.
• Turn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors.
• Clean drinking fountains; make emergency clean-ups throughout facilities.
• Operate campus vehicles to pick up or deliver supplies as directed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and materials and notifies supervisor when additional supplies and materials are needed.
• Notifies Maintenance Dispatcher of needed building repairs.
• Cleans dormitory public areas, and individual rooms as requested.
• Sets-up and takes down campus events, tables, chairs, electrical apparatus’, tents, etc., when assigned to Event Crew. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Moderate physical labor including frequent lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent to constant walking, standing, bending, climbing and descending stairs or ladders, kneeling and stooping while cleaning, moving furniture or equipment, etc.; repetitive use of upper extremities on a regular basis; ability to operate electric or gasoline powered cart to travel and/or pick-up/deliver supplies to a variety of locations on campus; subject to occasional travel to various locations and campuses’ to work. Adheres to university dress code. Ability to properly and continuously wear OSHA, ANSI, and WCU designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily works in indoor environment with limited exposure to inclement weather during travel to and from assigned work areas; exposure to fumes from commercial cleaning products and noise from vacuums and other cleaning equipment; ability to work at any location during day, night, and evening hours including holidays, weekends, and on an as-needed basis. Adheres to WCU and departmental dress code, appearance is professional, neat, and clean; properly wears WCU designated Facilities Housekeeping Staff uniform daily, without added accessories, decoration or alterations.  Attends Chapel, official University events, and athletic (home) games, in support of university sanctioned activities. Ability to properly and continuously wear OSHA, ANSI and WCU prescribed occupational personal protective equipment (PPE).  Compliance with WCU Staff Handbook, Department Handbook and established WCU and OSHA safety requirements and procedures is a condition of employment. 

Required Qualifications

• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English language.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations necessary to properly mix cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Operate various powered equipment (i.e., mechanical scrubbers, polishers, buffers, washers, blowers, etc.) in performance of assigned duties.
• Accomplishes simple non-skilled maintenance to area and equipment.
• Must be able to perform duties in an on-campus setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma desirable.
• Two years of professional experience in janitorial, custodial, housekeeping or related work in a commercial institution or public or private building.
• Valid Mississippi driver license.