Campus Operations - Custodial Services - Housekeeper

Title: Housekeeper

Department: Custodial Services Department

Employment Status: Full-Time (40hr week - Variable Schedule)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Manager of Custodial Services

Job Purpose:

Provide comprehensive cleaning and housekeeping services to maintain an excellent standard of hygiene and appearance for the Wagner College campus.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings

Essential Functions:

• Empty trash containers,

• Dispose of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.

• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes and showers

• Wet-mop floors in all bathrooms

• Vacuum and sweep floors

• Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining and other public areas

• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc

• Check entire area for spills, water, etc.

• Wash windows as scheduled, as needed.

• Completely strip and recoat all floor areas as scheduled, as needed.

• Report any malfunction or tampering with all life safety equipment, i.e. fire

extinguishers, locks, smoke alarms, exit signs, etc.

• Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean and use safety

precautions in all housekeeping services.

Non-Essential Functions

• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile,

• broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.).

• Assist in moving furniture, equipment and materials for special events.

Nothing in this job description restricts Management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

• Have working knowledge of cleaning methods and materials.

• Operate various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.

Education:

High School Diploma, GED or comparable education preferred

Licenses:

• Driver's License required.

Desired Work Traits:

• Hard working and self motivated.

• Must be confident to work alone and as a member of a team, unsupervised.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with faculty, staff and students.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.

• This position demands good physical and mental health. See attached Physical Assessment Form

• Position calls for the individual to become a member of Local 32B-32J.

• Proper uniform attire is required.

• Be willing to work overtime and/or change shifts when needed.

The review of applications will begin immediately.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $22.10 per hour. Wagner College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.