Position Description:

This position is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, and well-maintained area of assignment. 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. This role offers a pay rate of $15.50 per hour.

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 floors, clean white/chalk boards, wash windows, wash walls, wash/wipe down trash cans, take out trash, etc.
• Unlock/lock buildings
• Keep interior and exterior 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 properly stored
• Ensures work areas are safe and strictly adheres to safety procedures regarding cleaners or equipment
• 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 the Building Services Supervisor to promote safety
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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 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

Other Qualifications:

• 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 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.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• List of 3 professional references

• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

AnnMarie Futrell, Director of Housekeeping

Valparaiso University