Housekeeper Position at Smith College

1 week ago


Northampton, Massachusetts, United States Smith College Full time
Housekeeper Position at Smith College

Smith College is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. As a Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our residential areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our community.

Responsibilities:
  • Clean and sanitize restroom fixtures, including showers, toilets, bathtubs, sinks, utility sinks, sanicans, shower sheets, and mirrors.
  • Maintain cleanliness in common areas, including dusting, rearranging furniture, and high dusting of woodwork, pipes, and partitions.
  • Clean and sweep floors, dry and wet mop tile and wood floors, vacuum carpeted areas.
  • Sanitize kitchenettes and organize guest rooms, changing bed linen as necessary.
  • Dust and check fire extinguishers, empty waste baskets, and comply with college recycling practices.
  • Comply with cleaning frequency requirements for assigned areas.
  • Attend department meetings and read and comply with departmental notices.
  • Report maintenance and repair items and assist in documenting damages.
  • Maintain housekeeping tools and equipment, ensuring an adequate stock for storage areas.
  • Participate in cleaning teams, support other housekeeping areas as required, and assist with furniture moving and rearranging.
  • Train weekend student workers and provide guidance to students requesting cleaning supplies.
Requirements:
  • High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year (preferred) housekeeping/custodial experience in a service-related industry.
  • Compliance with state and federal guidelines applicable to custodial personnel in an institutional setting.
  • Successful completion of a background checks.
  • Experience working with diverse backgrounds.
Skills:
  • Proven track record of good attendance, punctuality, and good judgment.
  • Proficiency in accessing the internet, using the Smith email system, and the work order system.
  • Ability to work in various conditions, including hot, humid, or dusty environments.
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and processes, chemical safety, and Materials Safety Data Sheets.
  • Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend repetitively for extended periods.
  • Safely lift, carry, and move materials up to thirty pounds, reach and work overhead regularly.
  • Safely climb step ladders, multiple flights of stairs, and stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Safely operate housekeeping tools and equipment.


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