Housekeeping

The University of Olivet has two openings for full-time housekeepers to provide cleaning services that will maintain its facilities in a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive condition.

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. **Tuesday through Saturday

Starting Hourly Rate: $14.28 with $0.30 shift differential

Complete benefits package (medical, dental, vision, LTD, life)

403 (b) retirement plan

Earned paid sick, vacation and holiday time

100% tuition remissions programs

Requirements: Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. Three or more years of experience in performing all facets of housekeeping associated with operating a university campus preferred. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button and follow the instructions to complete a profile and upload a cover letter, resume, and information for three references.

The University of Olivet is an equal opportunity employer and takes affirmative steps to employ women and minorities. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Complete Description:

Job Summary

This is a full-time position with occasional overtime as required. Under general supervision and following established procedures and schedules, performs cleaning services in assigned areas in order to maintain the cleanliness, safety, sanitation and attractive appearance of university facilities. Responsible for some general floor care and other moderately heavy housekeeping duties. Carries out duties in isolated areas. Comes into contact with infectious/contaminated material.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions associated with the job. As changes occur the university reserves the right to modify the above description. This job description is not all inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Selects and transports materials and supplies from supply area to work areas.
• Sweeps, mops, re-washes and buffs floors.
• Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to vacuum and/or damp dust ceilings, vents, drapery rods, cubicle tracks, blinds, sprinkle heads, windowsills, floors, furniture, lights, televisions, ledges, wall mounted fixtures, etc.
• Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, showers, mirrors and similar equipment; replenishes supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items. Notifies supervisors when supplies are low.
• Empties, cleans and relines wastebaskets.
• Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Spot washes walls, ceilings and windows by hand using water and cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Cleans lighting fixtures, tops of windows and other high places using a ladder when necessary.
• Provides thorough cleaning of each room; scrubs mattress, dusts, disinfects, cleans, bathroom, etc.
• Collects and transports trash to collection points.
• Moves furniture and prepares meeting rooms as assigned. Unloads and stores supplies.
• Reports any mechanical failures or other repair situations observed in assigned areas.
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Maintains clean work area and secures equipment repairs as necessary. Observes all safety rules.
• In case of fire or other internal disaster or community disaster performs emergency duties as assigned.
• Collaborates with fellow housekeepers to recommend supply and equipment purchases and changes in cleaning techniques to improve efficiency.
• Assigns and supervises student work crews supplied from the Student Employment Office.
• Attends training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs all duties in a courteous, considerate manner.
• Perform duties in a diverse environment.
• Environment can be challenging and occasionally stressful.

Physical Requirements and Environment:

• Requires occasional (8-10% of work time) climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling and sitting, periodic (11-20% of worktime) balancing, frequent (21-50% of work time) reading, very frequent (51-80% of work time) bending, kneeling, squatting and stopping, and continuous (80% or more of work time) standing and walking.
• Requires the lifting and/or pushing and pulling, frequently (21%-50% of work time) of objects weighing over 30 pounds, and very frequently (51%-80% of work time) of objects weighting 1-10 pounds. This includes mops, brooms and electric-powered equipment.
• Requires the carrying occasionally (8-10% of work time of objects weighing over 50 pounds, periodically (11-20% of work time) of objects weighing 20-30 pounds, frequently (21%-50% of work time) of objects weighing 30-50 pounds, and very frequently (51%-80% of work time) of objects weighing 10-20 pounds.
• Requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating.
• Must be able to detect odors.
• Requires very frequent (51%-80% of work time) interruptions and changing work priorities.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, soiled linen, infectious and contaminated material and cleaning solutions.
• Infrequent exposure to cuts from sharp objects.
• Exposed periodically (11%-20% of work time) to marked changes in temperature and humidity.
• Occasional exposure (5%-10% of work time) to vapor, fumes and gasses, weather elements, and hazardous chemicals.
• Very frequent (21%-50% of work time) exposure to infectious diseases.