Housekeeper

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberS00838Position TitleHousekeeperWorking TitleHousekeeperPosition NumberVF9828Pay Grade/CategoryContributor APosition TypeNon-exempt Division and Department Information

DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartmentFacilities Management Posting Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

This position provides housekeeping and moving services to the College. Responsible for a variety of duties related to the cleaning of designated academic, residence halls, and administrative building areas as assigned. Reports to the Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor or the Director of Housekeeping as instructed.

Essential Functions:

• Collects trash and recycling from all offices, classrooms, residence halls and lavatories and moves to designated pickup area.
  
• Dusts surfaces in assigned buildings as needed.
  
• Cleans chalkboards and chalk rails in assigned buildings as needed.
  
• Cleans interior and exterior windows of building.
  
• Administers chemicals for cleaning and disinfecting of commodes, walls, floors, etc. as instructed and according to product labels.
  
• Operates commercial cleaning machinery for vacuuming, buffing, stripping and shampooing of surfaces.
  
• Dusts and wet mops all floors, halls, stairways and wax when needed.
  
• Removes snow and ice from building steps as needed.
  
• Spot clean and shampoo carpet when needed.
  
• Must be flexible to work on all 3 shifts.
  
• Must be trained in Blood Borne Pathogens procedures.

Must be flexible to work on all 3 shifts. All housekeepers are considered “emergency staff.” As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. A housekeeper may be called in at any time of day to respond to weather and/or other types of emergencies as needed. It is expected that the employee has reliable transportation adequate to transport them to work even under adverse weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment and products.
  
• Ability to read, write and communicate inter personally using the English language.
  
• A high school diploma, GED and/or prior custodial experience are preferred, but not required.

Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent and repetitive basis.

Frequent exposure to fumes, odors and dusts.

Ability to ascend and descend ladders and scaffolding up to six feet in height. "

Frequent, repetitive and ·sustained lowering of body to floor level and moving about (including bending, standing walking and climbing stairs)

Frequent exposure to chemicals for cleaning and disinfecting.

Occasional exposure to outside environmental conditions.

Possible overtime and irregular work schedules for emergencies, special projects, and events.

A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.NoSuccessful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 ClearanceYesThis position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start.YesPhysical Demands Work Schedule

Advertised Work Schedule

Sunday – Thursday
1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Number of hours/day8Number of hours/week40Proposed Start Date04/21/2019 Posting Detail Information

Posting DateOpen Until FilledYesClosing DateApplication Review Begin DateIs this a Temporary Position?NoFull-Time/Part-TimeFull TimeIf Full-Time, please specify12 month full-time (52 weeks)If Part-Time, please specifyOtherEEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • CareerLink
   • Craigslist
   • CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
   • Consortium for Faculty Diversity
   • Employee Referral
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Jobs at Dickinson (http://jobs.dickinson.edu)
   • Monster Jobs (monster.com)
   • Newspaper/publication
   • Patriot News
   • Radio
   • Referral from Dickinson staff, faculty, friend or family member
   • Sentinel Newspaper
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Yahoo Jobs
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   • ScholarlyHires.com
   • Other Website
   • Other
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Another College website
   • HERC
   • Academic Careers
2. If other, please specify

   (Open Ended Question)

3. Do you have a Valid PA Drivers License? PLEASE NOTE: License must be valid for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application