"Housekeeper"

Housekeeper

Job No: 498720
Work Type: Staff 1199 Union, Staff Full-time
Department: Facilities & Maintenance
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Facilities/Maintenance

Position Summary:

A Housekeeper is primarily responsible for daily cleaning routines of private and public areas such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, conference rooms, restrooms, dormitories, corridors, stairs, water fountains, elevators, doors, and walls, while ensuring a safe and risk-preventive environment.

Work Schedule:
Sunday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Thursday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Position Responsibilities:

• Restrooms must be cleaned, monitored, and replenished on a daily basis, which includes disinfecting all basins, urinals, and toilet bowls, and sweeping and mopping floors
• Replenish all dispensers as needed while reporting any damaged or malfunctioning units to a manager or supervisor
• Remove trash and recycle as needed
• Periodic cleaning such as vacuuming, mopping, and waxing/buffing floors, dusting office furniture, vents, corridors, and staircases
• Snow removal (by use of shovels and power equipment)
• Setting up tables and chairs for functions
• Moving furniture as required
• Operate a motor vehicle to transport garbage as needed
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Experience & Educational Background:

• High School Diploma and 1 year of housekeeping experience are required
• Valid state-issued driver's license preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Must be able to work the majority of the day, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, and kneeling while working
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment
• Must have knowledge of floor and carpet care and equipment such as: refinishing, scrubbing, hi-speed burnishing, polishing, shampooing, and extraction
• The ability to operate heavy machinery and/or equipment such as BobCat, Forklift, Snow Blowers, Plows, and drive the University's vehicles
• Respirator Fit Testing may be required

Salary Range:
$24.64 - $25.13 per hour