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, wash/wipe down trash cans,
take out trash, etc.
Unlock/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/GEDHigh School diploma or equivalent required
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's 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 up to 50 pounds
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:
Cover letter
Resume
List of 3 professional references
Answer all application questions
Please address the cover letter to:
AnnMarie Futrell, Director of Housekeeping
Valparaiso University
