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Housekeeper - Real Estate - Maintenance

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jun 2026
💰 $40,000/yr($30,000/yr$40,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position is responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas, offices, building facilities or other residential space associated with a business unit for WashU.

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 concern, a building or furniture issue or the need for supplies and equipment.

  • Report all maintenance issues that are observed within the resident areas by calling the Residential Life Center or Facilities customer service; report any suspicious person to Campus Police; follow the rules and regulations of WashU in St. Louis.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Will be working in scattered site ‘off-campus’ buildings. 

  • Occasional seasonal weekend shifts may be required.

Physical Effort

  • Frequently bends, kneels and squats throughout the day. 

  • Requires candidates to be on their feet most of the day.

  • Must be physically fit and capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. to waist level.

Equipment

  • Some exposure to dust/allergens, and use of various cleaning agents/chemicals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Self-motivated person that can take direction, however, works independently and strives to achieve very high personal and departmental standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Oral Communications, Self Motivation, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G03-H

Salary Range

$15.25 - $20.77 / 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

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu