Housekeeper

To perform all duties as assigned including

• Make sure all areas of the assigned building(s) (inside and outside) are clean, neat, tidy and sanitary. General responsibilities include vacuum, dust, mop, wax and buff floors, clean windows and blinds, move furniture, sanitize restrooms, collect and sort recyclables, and perform special cleaning projects.
  
  Perform various cleaning tasks such as replenish paper supplies and soap in toilets, clean woodwork and baseboards, shift furniture to clean area, make minor repairs and report other repairs (replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, etc.), shovel snow from walks and drive as assigned. Operate motorized cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, wet vacs, buffers, scrub machines, etc.) and performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment to ensure operable. Strip wax, buff and care for tile and terrazzo floors.
  
  Apply workplace safety techniques while completing daily duties which may include mixing and use of chemicals. Assist in setting-up tables and chairs as needed. Perform related duties as required to maintain a healthy environment.
  
  Complete assignment and work with others in a courteous manner. Perform under the supervision of a Zone Manager.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Physical Plant is responsible for providing services relative to buildings and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, disposition of surplus property and moving and hauling. In addition, the Physical Plant's expanding responsibilities include providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives.

Maintain, improve and expand all campus buildings, campus image and educational opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, landscape design, event planning, vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair, motor pool and housekeeping services to 44 academic buildings, 14 residence halls and seven farm buildings. Moreover, the Housekeeping Department provides housekeeping and custodial services to 44 academic buildings, and supervises housekeeping contractor for 14 residence halls.

Work Hours 5 a.m.

• 1:30 p.m. Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Required Competency Knowledge

• Technical Duties

Cleans the interior and exterior of buildings using the appropriate cleaning solutions. Operates standard commercial housekeeping machinery and services equipment to keep it functioning properly and efficiently.

Perform DAILY housekeeping tasks:

Sweep, dust mop or vacuum all floors, damp mop to remove spots and spills. Remove scuff and skid marks

Empty trashcans and ash urns

Replace burned out light bulbs and fluorescent tubes

Clean and sanitize restrooms:

Sweep, dust mop and spot mop floors

Clean sinks, mirrors, paper towel and soap dispensers

Empty sanitary napkin dispensers

Check and refill paper towel, soap and tissue dispensers; recheck and re-supply before leaving each day

Sweep stairs and landings and dust railings

Clean glass surfaces

Clean 15 feet outward around building entrance ways (to include snow removal and salt application)

Spot wash walls to remove graffiti

Polish stainless steel surfaces

Report any repair work that employee can detect

Clean water fountains

RECYCLE: Inspect trash for recyclables; sort and place in appropriate containers, avoiding contamination; take to designated location inside/outside of building for pickup by sanitation truck operator

Perform WEEKLY Housekeeping tasks:

Clean janitor's closet and equipment

Dust vents and Venetian blinds

Dust all office areas, conference rooms, to include file cabinets, desks, tables, and bookcases

Clean tables, chairs and dust upholstered furniture, including underneath pillows and cushions

Dust window sills to the screens

Dust all fixtures to include moldings, picture frames and other wall hangings

Check inventory level and order supplies as needed through the Zone Manager

Perform PROJECT WORK scheduled by supervisor:

Strip, wax and buff floors

Shampoo carpet

Wash Venetian blinds, windows and light fixtures

Clean tile and grout in restrooms

Remove graffiti from all surfaces

Work special events, overtime, and in other buildings as requested. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Competency Customer Service Duties

Listens and responds to customer needs timely and respectfully

Required Competency Interpersonal Skills Duties

Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed.

Required Competency Communication Duties

Listens to instructions, asks necessary questions to complete tasks.

Required Competency Safety and Health Management Duties

Recognizes and follows label directions to properly mix cleaning chemicals. Attends safety meetings.

Wears proper personal protective equipment. Practices safe operating procedures with equipment and chemicals around people