Housekeeping

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Position Details

Position Title:

Housekeeping

Department:

Facilities

Location:

Bemidji, Minnesota

Employment Type:

Staff, Hourly Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.0,

Position Opening Date:

9/3/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Screening Begins:

9/7/2026

Benefit Eligible:

Yes

General Employment Period:

Year-round

General Work Schedule (days of week):

Monday - Friday, with occasional nights and weekends depending on program needs

General shift hours:

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with occasional evenings depending on program needs

Why Concordia Language Villages?

Help create experiences that connect people across languages and cultures.

At Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, our work is about more than language learning. Through immersive experiences, we help people develop the language skills, cultural understanding, and perspectives they need to communicate and connect across cultures.

Our facilities team plays an important role in making those experiences possible. By creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces, you''ll help ensure that Villagers, participants, staff, and guests have an environment where they can learn, connect, and thrive.

If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy hands-on work, and want your work to contribute to a meaningful mission, we''d love to have you on our team.

About the Role:

As a housekeeper, you''ll help prepare and maintain the facilities at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota. You''ll clean and care for residences, bathrooms, dining halls, offices, and activity spaces; handle laundry and linens; and help keep our buildings and grounds ready for the people who use them.

This is an active, hands-on role with a mix of independent work and teamwork. You''ll have regular assigned responsibilities while also pitching in on projects and other needs across the site.

What You''ll Do:

• Clean and maintain assigned facilities, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing bathrooms and showers, cleaning furnishings and living spaces, emptying trash, and restocking supplies.
• Prepare residential spaces for participants and guests by cleaning and sanitizing beds and mattresses and preparing rooms for upcoming occupancy.
• Manage linens and laundry by collecting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens throughout the site.
• Help maintain safe and welcoming facilities and grounds by reporting maintenance needs, removing snow and ice from entrances and exits, and picking up exterior trash and litter.
• Support site operations and special projects by assisting with event setup and teardown and participating in team projects and other assigned work.
• Contribute to a positive experience at Concordia Language Villages by providing responsive service, communicating effectively with coworkers and supervisors, and supporting a safe and welcoming environment.

You''ll Thrive Here If You:

• Take pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and ready for others.
• Enjoy active, hands-on work and seeing the results of what you accomplish each day.
• Are dependable and comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
• Like being part of a team and are willing to pitch in when needs or priorities change.
• Pay attention to details and notice when something needs cleaning, restocking, or repair.
• Value creating a safe and welcoming environment for people from a variety of backgrounds.

Qualifications:

What We''re Looking For:

We''re looking for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, and understands the importance of creating clean and welcoming spaces. You don''t need to come to us knowing every aspect of the job-we''re looking for someone with related experience who can learn our facilities, equipment, and procedures and become a reliable member of the Building Services team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Previous custodial, housekeeping, facilities, hospitality, or other related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous professional custodial or housekeeping experience.
• Experience using commercial custodial equipment, cleaning products, and sanitation procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and organized spaces.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete assigned work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate and care for custodial equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dependability, initiative, and ability to identify and report problems.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email and other required systems.

Benefits and Salary:

Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year''s
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
• Salary - 17.00 - 18.85 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position''s requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Employment Contingencies:

Background Check

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents

• None

• Optional Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• List of References: Contact information for at least three professional references (name, title, organization, email, and phone number)

• Licensure

• Certification

• Training

• Other

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.