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"Housekeeper - Residential Life"

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Housekeeper - Residential Life

Position Summary

Position is responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas, offices, building facilities or other residential space associated with a business unit for WashU.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Cleans areas such as entryways, restrooms, other common areas, including stairwells, hallways, laundry areas, etc. Cleans occupied or vacant residential units, dining facilities or other building space as determined by your business unit.
  • Dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, wipes down flat surfaces, cleans glass, takes out trash, replaces lines or other supplies, and completes other custodial/housekeeping duties as assigned. Frequency of housekeeping duties may also fluctuate with the academic year.
  • Communicates daily with housekeeping supervisor to relay any issues associated with an assignment, a building or space, occupant concerns, or other building needs including supplies and equipment.
  • Reports noticeable maintenance issues to your immediate supervisor or other designated contact; reports any suspicious person to Campus Police; follows the rules and regulations of WashU in St. Louis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT:

  • Some exposure to dust/allergens, and use of various cleaning agents/chemicals.
  • Must be physically fit and capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs to waist level.
  • Frequently bends, kneels and squats throughout the day.
  • Position requires candidates to be on their feet most of the day.
  • Will be working in scattered site 'off-campus' buildings.
  • Occasional seasonal weekend shifts may be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

  • Self-motivated person that can take direction however works independently and strives to achieve very high personal and departmental standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Oral Communications, Self Motivation, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G03-H

Salary Range

$15.25 - $20.77 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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