Housekeeper

Description

HOUSEKEEPER

POSITION: Full-Time Housekeeper

SUPERVISOR: Housekeeping Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:  Facilities Department

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change. 

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community.  We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University is seeking a Housekeeper who can perform various housekeeping duties to provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly, and satisfying surroundings for students, staff, faculty, and the public. The Housekeeper should provide a high level of service to customers by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships. Accept responsibility for managing situations and problems. Work cooperatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to achieving team and University objectives. Adhere to the University’s policies, procedures, and other established guidelines.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs cleaning and janitorial duties, which include sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
• Keep restrooms, storage areas, carts, and other assigned areas well-stocked, clean, and tidy at all times.
• Follow safety precautions at all times.
• Clean all assigned areas to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Gathers and empties trash and cleans whiteboards.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Wash windows, doors, and mirrors as needed.
• Clean all desks, counters, and baseboards.
• Annually cleans all walls, light fixtures, ceilings, shampoos, carpets, washing lockers, and vacuuming cold air registers.
• Requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. Must clean human waste and other bodily fluids as required.
• Must handle and use various cleaning solutions, solvents, and chemicals.
• Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and State Health Department regulations.
• Replaces burnt-out light bulbs.
• Reports major repairs and supply orders to the supervisor.
• Assists and reports any safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Assist in painting and refurbishing the interiors of the dorms, houses, and buildings as needed.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed by the university to ensure the campus's cleanliness.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE required.

Experience:

• Previous housekeeping work experience required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

• The person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Customer-oriented and friendly. 
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Working quickly without compromising quality. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with solving minor problems that might arise.
• Ability to communicate both orally and written with faculty, staff, and students.
• Must be self-motivated, aware of surroundings, and detail-oriented.
• Must be capable of working in an environment in which demands and priorities change rapidly.
• Able to take direction and work