Lead Housekeeper, 2Nd Shift

The Lead Housekeeper cleans and performs routine maintenance of campus buildings as well as leads team of 12-20 housekeepers, during afternoon and evening hours, across multiple buildings. This is primarily a 2nd shift job, working afternoons, evenings, and weekends, and it is also responsible for participating in an on-call rotation.

The anticipated hourly wage is $20.50, with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential (annualized to $44,720). The total compensation ranges between $60,250 and $74,042, depending on which medical and dental plans are selected.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader for a crew of custodial/housekeeping staff:

• train new employees

• issue daily work assignments

• monitor work in progress and check completed work

• assist staff with problems or unusual situations

• handle minor disciplinary actions and other personnel problems

• report significant personnel problems to supervisor

• review timesheets

• Determines that established standards of quality and quantity are met.

• Clean floors: vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax and buff.

• Shampoo carpets.

• Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans.

• Dust furniture, fixtures and woodwork.

• Collect and empty trash receptacles and pick up litter in and around buildings.

• Clean, sanitize and stock bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.

• Replace light bulbs.

• Move furniture.

• Perform routine cleaning of electrical, heating, vents and fixtures.

• Coordinate and carry out a specialized custodial/maintenance function such as refinishing floors, project cleaning, and so forth.

• Assist with snow removal.

• Communicates and coordinates with UNE personnel including Lead Housekeepers, Facilities management, Human Resources, and other departments.

• Commit to actively fostering a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School education is desirable, with two to three years of relevant commercial or institutional custodial experience, including relevant training/experience in the use of commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment.

EEO Statement Summary

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