This position is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, and well-maintained area of assignment. This job is distinguished from the Building Service Technician by the following characteristics: Assist in accomplishing building service duties in various locations and job assignments due to employee or supervisor absence. This position will act as back up support to the Building Service Supervisor and the Building Service Technician. Working in accordance with established policies and procedures this position will perform manual work in a variety of cleaning duties in and around university buildings and facilities. This includes but not limited to classrooms, lab rooms, offices, residence halls, guest rooms, and restrooms.

Housekeeper II

NOW AT $17 an hour

Monday through Friday 4 am- noon

or

Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday

Full Time Position: 2 pm to 10 pm

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs cleaning duties in areas as assigned such as; wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and restocking dispensers, straightening, dusting, wiping surfaces, vacuuming /sweeping mopping and floors, clean white/chalk boards, wash windows, wash walls, wash/wipe down trash cans, take out trash, etc.
• Act as back-up/fill-in for Building Services Technician and Building Services Supervisor
• Perform building services work in addition to directing and coordinating staff, as needed to accomplish work goals
• Provide additional work assistance to custodians as directed by Building Service Supervisor
• Strive to create and contribute to a pleasant work environment by treating all levels of staff with respect and co-operation
• Works as an individual or as part of a team to meet and exceed standards for assigned staff with respect and co-operation
• Promotes a positive team spirit within the department and the workplace
• Unlock/lock buildings
• Keep entrances safe and clean
• Cleans spills, soiled areas and other conditions as observed and or directed
• Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition, and are properly stored
• Ensures work areas are safe and that procedures regarding cleaners or objects are strictly adhered to
• Stock all equipment and supply carts with adequate supplies.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Report maintenance and repair needs via the work order system
• Work with Building Services Supervisor to promote safety
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
• Required 1-2 years related experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license
• Must present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
• Must be in good physical health; walking/standing, reaching, bending/twisting,

kneeling/crouching/crawling, lifting, forceful gripping/grasping, pushing, pulling or repetitive motion about 95% of the time.

• Ability to occasionally to frequently lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate low and high impact tools
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead
• Must be able to work well with little or no supervision and take direction
• Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with all individuals on campus.
• Must be cooperative and willing to help fellow coworkers at all times.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

Driving a University vehicle or other vehicle while conducting University business is a requirement of this position. Applicants who apply for this position will be required to complete a motor vehicle record check. At a minimum, a successful candidate's driving record must be in compliance with guidelines established by the University. The results of the record check will be evaluated by the University before an applicant can become an employee of the University.

Valparaiso University requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for and receive a qualified exemption within two weeks of the employment start date.

To be considered for this position you must upload:

• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all the application questions