Position Description
This position is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, and well-maintained area of assignment. Working in accordance with established policies and procedures, this position will perform manual work in a variety of cleaning duties in and around university buildings and facilities. This includes but not limited to classrooms, lab rooms, offices, residence halls, guest rooms, and restrooms. This position pays $15.50 per hour.
Major Responsibilities
• Performs cleaning duties in areas as assigned, such as wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and restocking dispensers, straightening, dusting, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, clean white chalk boards, wash windows, wash walls, wipe down trash cans, and take out trash, etc. • Unlock and lock buildings. • Keep interior and exterior entrances safe and clean. • Cleans spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed and/or directed. • Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition and properly stored. • Ensures work areas are safe and strictly adheres to safety procedures regarding cleaners or equipment. • Stock all equipment and supply carts with adequate supplies. • Ensure cleaning schedules are followed. • Provide exceptional customer service. • Report maintenance and repair needs via the work order system. • Work with Building Services Supervisor to promote safety. • Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license. Other Qualifications Must present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance. Must be in good physical health, walking, standing, reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling, or repetitive motion about 95% of the time. Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or repetitive motion about 95% of the time. Ability to operate low and high impact tools. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead. Must be able to work well with little or no supervision and take direction. Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with individuals on campus. Must be cooperative and willing to help fellow coworkers at all times. Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.
Additional Information
Schedule: Sunday and Saturday, 4:00 am to 2:30 pm
All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.
To be considered for this position, you must upload:
Please address the cover letter to AnnMarie Futrell, Director of Housekeeping, Valparaiso University.