Housekeeper, Contingent II contractual

Job Posting

JR100413 Housekeeper, Contingent II contractual (Evergreen) (Open)

Department

UBalt Housekeeping, PM

Position Type

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date

12-20-2024

Close Date

$18.22 per hour

Job Description

Under direct supervision, maintains building interiors, ensuring cleanliness, orderliness and attractive conditions are maintained in assigned areas according to set tasks and frequencies. May be required to move furniture and equipment.

If a conditional offer is accepted, applicants must pass a background check. Candidates selected for employment may also be subject to medical inquires and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tile, fixtures, equipment and floors. Vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings. Sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
• Operates standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and mops.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
• Inspects physical condition of assigned areas; submits requests to appropriate personnel regarding repairs, replacements, furnishings and relocation of equipment.
• Requests cleaning materials and supplies from designated areas; mixes cleaning solutions according to specifications, loads and transports service cart with required materials and supplies to designated work areas.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of work experience in any field, and experience in higher education institutions is highly preferred.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to operate assigned tools and housekeeping equipment; to work with chemicals and cleaning solutions; to understand and follow directions; to lift and transport supplies and refuse; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
• Adapts to change by seeking to understand implications of change for own job and adjusting as needed.
• Is willing to try new ways of performing work that may lead to increase in own effectiveness and/or that of work area.
• Is results-oriented; takes accountability for completing work assignments; meets commitments and deadlines.
• Seeks opportunities and takes actions to improve effectiveness of work area.
• Responds with appropriate urgency to customer requests for information and/or assistance.
• Effectively follows university policies without alienating customers.
• Takes personal responsibility for resolving customer issues.
• Develops effective working relationships inside and outside immediate work area.
• Contributes ideas and shares information within and across work groups; shares lessons learned.
• Keeps supervisor updated on progress against performance goals, resource issues, etc.
• Shows willingness to learn from others; seek feedback when needed and responds quickly to it; provides feedback in a timely manner, in constructive and respectful terms.
  
  

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and prescription plans, tuition remission, and paid leave (up to 8 days of leave and 14-15 holidays per contract period). Eligible for overtime and shift differential. You can see more details on our benefits here.

Additional Job Information

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.