Housekeeper I: Multiple Shifts

Job title: Housekeeper I: Multiple Shifts

About the Role St. John Fisher University is seeking a Housekeeper I to support campus-wide housekeeping activities and assist other Facilities services groups to deliver proactive, professional, cost-effective, and customer-oriented services. Housekeeper I performs general housekeeping duties across residence halls, academic, athletic, and administration buildings.

What You'll Do

• Empty and spot-clean waste receptacles and replace liners.
• Empty recycling containers as required.
• Clean and maintain floors, carpets, walls and stairwells using appropriate chemicals and equipment (sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, wiping, scrubbing and mopping).
• Spot-clean carpets as required.
• Dust, clean and polish building surfaces, shelves, HVAC vents, cabinets and furniture.
• Clean chalk/marker boards.
• Return classroom furniture and other furniture (e.g., lounges) to proper position.
• Clean, polish and disinfect bathroom fixtures including toilets, showers, water fountains, partitions, walls, floors and replenish bathroom supplies.
• Wash interior and exterior windows.
• Properly maintain housekeeping closets and cleaning equipment.
• Complete reports and supply request forms.
• Assist set-up and/or teardown of events and activities.
• Report to supervisor or Facilities Services office for any broken, nonfunctional, or damaged items.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school education or GED and one year of institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and display written and oral communication skills.
• Competencies/Skills: housekeeping skills in institutional cleaning; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to understand/follow basic safety precautions involved in the use of cleaning chemicals, operation of motorized equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to understand and follow a work schedule and complete assigned tasks in the time allotted.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

Compensation & Benefits

• Overtime may be required.
• Pre-approval for vacation is required.
• The posting does not specify salary or benefits beyond that.