Job no:
R-0000001218
Position Title:
Housekeeper
Faculty or Staff:
Staff
Full Time or Part Time:
Full time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$18.51
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date:
08/04/2024
Job Description:
Department Facilities Management
Position Type/Hours per Week & Work Schedule:
Bargaining Unit, 40 hours per week, fiscal year.
Shift is typically 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and includes one weekend day. Occasional evening, holiday and overtime assignments may be required.
Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor
The Facilities Management department supports the administration, faculty, staff and students in the quality planning and development of facilities projects that support our mission. Our talented staff of approximately 140 FTEs (Cleaning, Mechanical Trades, Central Heating Plant, Grounds, Carpentry, Stockroom, EH&S, Fleet Services, and Mail Services & Duplication) are responsible for more than 2,000,000 SF of property in over 60+ major buildings and for maintaining more than 300 acres.
This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all the residential halls, offices within the residential halls, and cultural centers.
Duties and responsibilities
- General cleaning tasks at campus buildings
- Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors
- Emptying waste receptacles
- Cleaning and disinfecting bathroom toilets, showers, countertops, mirrors,
sinks and high touch surfaces
- Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
- Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repair or
services
- Additional duties related to Commencement, Reunion, Events and Summer
Conferences as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school or equivalent
- Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program
- Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
- A willingness to perform other duties as assigned
Background Checks/Compliance Requirements
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Working Conditions
- Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, including cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related to heat or cold.
- Noise level in some work environments can occasionally be loud.
Physical Demands
- Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting and lifting.
- Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend.
- Ability to lift (30) pounds unassisted, able to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Apply online by application deadline. Application materials must include 1) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, 2) a complete resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Mount Holyoke College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 413 538-2503.
Mount Holyoke College is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff members. Mount Holyoke seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. In furtherance of institutional excellence, the College encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including faculty, staff, and administration of color, diverse gender identities, first generation college students and individuals who have followed non-traditional pathways to college, and individuals with a demonstrated leadership commitment to including diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
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A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
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A complete resume or curriculum vitae
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For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.
