Housekeeping Worker part time*

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.29
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive hourly wage
Mandatory training
flexible part time hours
Safe working environment
Employment at a reputable institution
Opportunity to contribute to public health

Job Description

The Environmental Services Department at Manhattan campus is currently looking to hire dedicated part-time Housekeeping Workers to join their cleaning and maintenance team. This department plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff on the campus. With a strong commitment to infection control and safety, the team ensures the upkeep of several building areas including corridors, common spaces, offices, restrooms, stairwells, elevators, and resident rooms. The Manhattan campus is known for its commitment to creating a healthy and welcoming environment, and the Environmental Services Department is at the core of this mission.

This position is a part-time role requiring availability for 15 hours weekly, with work shifts scheduled from 8 am to 4 pm. Selected candidates must be willing to work every weekend and on holidays as necessary to ensure continuous cleanliness and hygiene standards. New employees will undergo a mandatory five-day orientation to familiarize themselves with the department’s protocols, safety measures, and operational expectations. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $24.2936.

As a Housekeeping Worker, you'll be performing general cleaning services with responsibilities that include disinfecting and sanitizing all areas of the facility using approved chemicals and techniques. You will be tasked with cleaning areas that range from high traffic lobbies to resident rooms, including high-touch surfaces like handrails, overbed tables, and commodes. In addition, the job entails collecting, disposing, and handling regulated medical waste in compliance with infection control policies. The position also requires moving furniture and equipment to facilitate thorough cleaning and then restoring them to their proper placement. Safety is paramount, and adherence to infection control policies and safe handling of chemicals and equipment will be strictly enforced throughout your duties.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in housekeeping, particularly in the use of stripping, waxing, and buffering floors to maintain the facility’s appearance. This role demands physical stamina and keen attention to detail to uphold the high sanitary standards vital to the health and safety environment within the Manhattan campus. If you are a dependable, hardworking individual committed to creating a clean, safe, and attractive environment, this part-time Housekeeping Worker position within the Environmental Services Department could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED preferred
  • Prior housekeeping experience preferred
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays
  • Availability for 5 days of orientation
  • Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
  • Physical ability to move furniture and equipment
  • Commitment to safety and infection control practices

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or GED preferred
  • Prior housekeeping experience preferred
  • Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols
  • Physical stamina for moving furniture and equipment
  • Attention to detail in cleaning and sanitizing
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling
  • Experience with floor care including strip waxing and buffering

Job Duties

  • Clean disinfect and sanitize all areas of the facility including corridors common areas lobby offices restrooms stairwells and elevators
  • Collect clean reline receptacles and dispose of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans
  • Clean disinfect and sanitize resident rooms and corridors including high touch areas furniture beds restrooms handrails overbed tables and commodes using proper cleaning and disinfection techniques and chemicals
  • Work with various cleaning chemicals and solutions
  • Move equipment and furniture for proper cleaning and place furniture back in correct placement
  • Wash walls windows furniture baseboards and other items needed to maintain a clean safe environment
  • Remove transport regulated medical waste in compliance with infection control and blood borne pathogen policies and procedures
  • Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean safe sanitary and attractive manner
  • Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using chemicals and equipment
  • Ensure established infection control practices are maintained when performing all tasks
  • Perform strip wax and buffering duties on floors

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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