Housekeeper/Floor Maintenance

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Housekeeping experience required.
• Fingerprinting may be required upon hire.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) certification may be required.  In addition to the standard background check, this position may require having a clear fingerprint-based criminal records search through the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
• A valid driver’s license is required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continuous walking and occasional climbing of stairs required.
• Bending, stooping, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 75 pounds required.
• Ability to wear required safety shoes or boots 
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to elements such as weather, noise, dust, and odors.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

• High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred.
• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) preferred.
• Knowledge of operating various mechanized (industrial type) floor cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, burnishers, extractors, and other machines for floor care and maintenance preferred.

 

SUMMARY

 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – 

Perform various floor maintenance functions in accordance with standard techniques and procedures.  Perform a variety of housekeeping duties to provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly, and satisfying surroundings for students, faculty, staff, and the public.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

General

• • Maintain all flooring areas as assigned by the Housekeeping Coordinator or Housekeeping Lead. 
  • Follow safety precautions at all times utilizing proper PPE. This includes cleaning, maintaining, and storing all PPE correctly.
  • Strip, wax, polish, burnish, extract, and clean flooring surfaces as requested 
  • Operate various mechanized floor cleaning equipment such as polishers, extractors, floor scrubbers, high speed buffers, wax stripping machines, and various types of vacuum cleaners
  • Will handle, measure for correct mixtures according to industry standards, and use a variety of cleaning solutions and solvents.
  • Thoroughly clean all areas where any floor maintenance activities have taken place. 
  • Maintain records of all flooring maintenance procedures utilizing forms provided by the Housekeeping Coordinator.
  •  Assure proper function of all floor cleaning equipment and report any issues to the Housekeeping Coordinator or Housekeeping Lead. 
  •  Assist in moving furniture and classroom equipment as needed.
  •  Assist with event rooms set-ups. Clean all assigned areas to ensure cleanliness standards are met. 
  • May perform tasks that involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • Keep restrooms, storage areas, carts, and other assigned areas well stocked, clean, and tidy at all times.
  • Report any needed repairs immediately such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tiles, broken windowpanes, and missing nuts, bolts, or screws.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
• At least once a day: 
  • Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to designated disposal areas.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms (e.g., floors, sinks, mirrors, commodes, and other fixtures).
  • Clean walk-off mats, windows, and glass doors.
  • Clean dry erase boards, chalkboards, and tray holders (unless instructed otherwise).
  • Vacuum carpets and spot clean floors by sweeping and/or mopping as needed.
  • Mop corridor floors, lobbies, and other areas.
  • Continuously monitor floors, rooms, and other areas for litter, spills, water, etc. to keep clean and fresh.
• At least once a week: 
  • Damp dust railings, furniture surfaces, pictures, bookshelves, windowsills, etc.
  • Clean baseboards.
  • Mop stairs.
  • Vacuum carpets.
  • Spot clean walls.
• At least once a year: 
  • Clean rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture as assigned.
  • Shampoo carpets as assigned.
  • Wash windows as assigned.

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Phone

704-922-2234