Housekeeper
Job No: 495223
Work Type: Staff 1199 Union, Staff Full-time
Department: Facilites & Maintenance
Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Facilities/Maintenance
Position Summary:
A Housekeeper is primarily responsible for daily cleaning routines of private and public areas such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, conference room, restrooms, dormitories, corridors, stairs, water fountains, elevators, doors and walls, while ensuring a safe and risk preventive environment.
The schedule for this position is: Tuesday-Saturday- 2:30 pm-11:00 pm
Position Responsibilities:
Restrooms must be cleaned, monitored and replenished on a daily basis, which includes disinfecting all basins, urinals and toilet bowls and sweeping and mopping floors
Replenish all dispensers as needed while reporting any damaged or malfunctioning units to a manager or supervisor
Remove trash and recycle as needed
Periodic cleaning such as vacuuming, mopping and waxing/buffing floors; dusting office furniture, vents, corridors, and staircases
Snow removal (by use of shovels and power equipment)
Setting up tables and chairs for functions
Moving furniture as required
Operate motor vehicle to transport garbage as needed
Perform other work related duties as assigned
Experience & Educational Background:
High School Diploma and 1 year of housekeeping experience is required
Valid state issued drivers license preferred
Skills & Competencies:
Must be able to work the majority of the day walking, twisting, bending, pushing, and kneeling while working
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment
Must have knowledge of floor and carpet care and equipment such as: refinishing, scrubbing, hi-speed burnishing, polishing, shampooing, and extraction
The ability to operate heavy machinery and/or equipment such as: BobCat, Forklift, Snow Blowers, Plows, and drive Universitys vehicles
Respirator Fit Testing may be required
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/495223/housekeeper
About Us:
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.
We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations – Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the Universitys retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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To apply for this job please visit www.yu.edu.
