Housekeeper

Job no:

R-0000001746

Position Title:

Housekeeper

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$18.51

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

01/06/2025

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all the residential halls, offices within the residential halls, and cultural centers.

Duties and responsibilities
 General cleaning tasks at campus buildings
 Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors
 Emptying waste receptacles
 Cleaning and disinfecting bathroom toilets, showers, countertops, mirrors, sinks and high touch surfaces
 Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
 Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repair or services
 Additional duties related to Commencement, Reunion, Events and Summer Conferences as assigned

Qualifications
 High school or equivalent
 Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program
 Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays
 Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
 A willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Background Checks/Compliance Requirements
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Working Conditions
 Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, including cleaning chemicals and supplies.
 May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related to heat or cold.

 Noise level in some work environments can occasionally be loud.

Physical Demands
 Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting and lifting.
 Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend.
 Ability to lift (30) pounds unassisted, able to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Mount Holyoke College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 413 538-2503.

Mount Holyoke College is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff members. Mount Holyoke seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. In furtherance of institutional excellence, the College encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including faculty, staff, and administration of color, diverse gender identities, first generation college students and individuals who have followed non-traditional pathways to college, and individuals with a demonstrated leadership commitment to including diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

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