Housekeeper/Postal Assistant

Housekeeper/Postal Assistant

Job Title: Housekeeper/ Postal Assistant

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Summary/Objective: The purpose of this position is to clean and help within the mail room areas. The Housekeeping/Postal Assistant position will interact with students, employees and guests and will need to have a keen customer service acumen. This position is integral to the success of the college.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday 7 am -3:30 pm, some evening/weekend availability may be required. Some overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities:

• Cleaning dorm rooms, classrooms, hallways, elevators, lobbies, stairwells, kitchens, offices, locker rooms, and other specific areas depending on building assigned
• Vacuuming floors, chair rails, base, ceiling vents, upholstered furniture, window blinds, etc.
• Mopping VCT tile floors, hardwood floors, tile floors, marble floors, and stairwells
• Cleaning and restocking bathrooms
• Cleaning and restocking kitchens. Including outside and inside of stoves, microwaves, and refrigerator
• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles, taking trash and recycling to outside bins
• Clean whiteboards, chalkboards, and smart-boards
• Report any needed repairs immediately to Physical Plant or supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, clogged toilets or sinks, light bulbs that are out, etc.)

• Wash interior and exterior windows, glass doors, and mirrors
• Cleaning ceiling fans and lights, keeping them bug free
• Keeping inventory of supplies and paper products needed without over or under stocking. Maintain all supplies and cleaning equipment in clean, working, and orderly fashion with labels on all chemicals.

• Clean interior wall when needed
• Must handle various cleaning solvents and chemicals in the correct way set forth by supervisor, OSHA regulations, EPA, State Health Department, etc.

• Work effectively as part of a team of housekeepers/ Postal Staff
• Use light and heavy (industrial type) floor machines and attachments
• Carpet restorative care
• Fill in for absent housekeepers
• Adjust, clean and maintain specialty equipment including floor scrubbers, carpet cleaning machine, etc.

• Able to climb and use 6’ and 8’ ladders
• Complete work orders assigned by supervisor in a timely manner
• Assist with sorting USPS mail, UPS/FedEx and other carrier packages
• Send notifications of packages to recipients, hand out packages
• Assist with the delivery of mail to offices and departments

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of housekeeping or related experience
• Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment
• Requires general knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous chemicals
• Comprehensive, working knowledge of housekeeping methods and procedures, materials, tools and equipment
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hospitality or comparable customer service position

Work Environment: Primarily indoors within residence halls and other campus facilities, although some

external work in varying weather conditions may be required.

Physical Demands: Extended periods of standing/walking are required, ability to lift 35 lbs.,

stooping/kneeling/climbing step ladders are required.

Travel: None

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.