Housekeeper (Day) - Residential Life

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position is responsible for the cleanliness of an assigned area, office(s), dining facility or resident space within a residential college managed by the Residential Life Center.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily responsibilities include the cleaning of areas within assignment such as entryways, entry lounges, restrooms, stairwells, hallways, floor lounges, study rooms, laundry areas, student suite (bathrooms), student suite (vacuuming suite living room) and detail projects within residential areas as assigned. During the summer months, daily assignment and buildings worked in change frequently as the need arises.
• Daily communication with housekeeping supervisor is crucial to relay any issues concerning an assignment, student related concerns, a building or furniture issue or the need for supplies and equipment.
• Reports all maintenance issues that are observed within the resident areas by calling the Residential Life Center or Facilities customer service; reports any suspicious person to Campus Police; follows the rules and regulations of Washington University in St. Louis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• This shift works Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• An understanding of how to lift properly, bend properly, and support your back muscles when performing this position is paramount.
• This position requires frequent standing and walking.
• Must be physically fit and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds to waist level or a shared weight of 100 pounds to waist level, also frequently bends, kneels, and squats numerous times throughout the day.
• Position requires candidate to be on their feet most of the day.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate must have sufficient communication skills, written and verbal.
• Self-motivated person that can take direction however works independently and strives to achieve very high personal and departmental standards.

Required Qualifications

Less than high school diploma or equivalent high school certification.

Grade

G03-H

Salary Range

$15.25 - $20.16 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new chil