Position Summary
DESCRIPTION: This position will provide cleaning services that consistently meet standards of cleanliness determined by Quality Assurance inspections of the following campus locations: Residence Halls, Academic/Administrative Spaces, and Athletic Spaces. These positions are considered part of the weather and emergency staff and may need to respond emergency issues outside normal times. Position may be required to complete overtime work based on events and staffing needs.
OUTCOME: College facilities and related equipment will be clean, orderly, safe, and prepared for College classes and functions.
Essential Functions
65% Housekeeping
- Cleaning, maintaining and stocking restrooms, public corridors, lobbies, offices, classrooms, locker-room facilities, and lounges to expected standards.
- Vacuuming and extracting carpeting; scrubbing, finishing, and burnishing floors; polishing furniture and woodwork
- Operating heavy-duty power custodial equipment and climbing ladders
- Maintaining key security at all times
- Maintaining grounds in the immediate vicinity of the assigned area, including sweeping sidewalks
- Special cleaning or work projects during semester breaks.
20% Utility Requirements
- Lock or unlock interior and exterior doors as assigned.
- Assist with event coverage, which may include event setup, coverage or event teardown.
- Inspect building/work area and report any irregularities in a timely manner.
- Remove trash/recycling from buildings as assigned.
- Assist with setups and furniture moves as needed
- Load and unload trucks as needed.
- Respond to emergency clean ups or urgent tasks as required.
5% Maintain Housekeeping Equipment and Work Areas
- Keep custodial closets/carts, utility rooms and boiler rooms cleaned and organized and stocked properly.
- Clean and properly store all custodial equipment, moving equipment, and tools after daily use. Minor maintenance of tools/equipment including belt replacement, emptying, cleaning and replenishing consumables necessary to operate safely and efficiently. Including mops and utility carts.
5% Snow Removal – Main Priority
- During inclement weather keep lobby and hallway floors as clean and dry as possible.
- Snow and ice removal using hand shovels, scrapers or power equipment.
- After snow removal spread calcium or de-icing material on steps and sidewalks by hand.
5% Safety & Regulations
- Assist the College in complying with local, state and federal laws such as recycling, waste disposal, safety’ Right to Know’ regulations, Bloodborne Pathogens standards and chemical usage. Participate/Attend trainings provided.
- Practice safe work habits; be aware of safety issues that may affect the welfare of employees, students or the public.
- Only use college provided cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment properly and as directed.
- Operate and maintain housekeeping & moving equipment in a safe and prudent manner.
Experience and Education Required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid PA Driver’s license required with safe driving record.
- 2-5 years of housekeeping/event setups experience preferred.
