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Housekeeper, 1st Shift

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026

💰 $36,400/yr($35,000/yr – $36,400/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Housekeeper, 1st Shift Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME Description

The University of New England (UNE), Maine’s largest private university, is home to two stunning coastal campuses in Biddeford and Portland. Our Housekeeping team is essential to the university’s daily operations, helping to ensure clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning and performing routine maintenance across a variety of campus buildings including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices. Housekeepers are assigned a specific campus and generally a specific set schedule, with the option of working overtime on occasion.This full-time first shift position offers a flexible start time between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

The anticipated rate of pay is $17.50 per hour (annualized to $36,400).

Benefits Overview

Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to 8% retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
Educational benefits:
- UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
- UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service
  - 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

The list below is inclusive of all the duties that fall under the housekeeping position but duties can vary from building to building and not all are completed every day.

Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Shampoo carpets.
Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, and trash cans.
Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
Collect and empty trash receptacles, and pick up litter in and around the buildings.
Remove biological waste.
Clean, sanitize and stock the bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.
Replace light bulbs.
Operate basic equipment, including low-speed buffers, burnishing machines, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, and wet vacuums.
Move furniture.
Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
Assist in snow removal.
Assist in training and overseeing the work of helpers assigned by the supervisor.
Perform other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

High school education desirable.
General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work, with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable.
Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
Ability to understand and follow written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and to deal courteously with students, faculty and staff.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022PS0918P Open Date 06/11/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes