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Housekeeper

Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID
2022-8753
College
Administration
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Evening
Hours Per Week
40
Travel
None
Category
Facilities/Security/Food Service
Telecommute
No
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Overview

House Keepers are assigned to each Academic Building to maintain public/ common areas to assist in eliminating distractions such as unwanted graffiti, dust/dirt, and unwanted smells from the learning environment and to assist in the protection of the faculty, employees, and student’s health and safety.

Responsibilities

Cleans all areas of the building including but not limited to the following and other duties as assigned:

  • Empties and cleans waste receptacles and replaces bags as necessary.
  • Dusts and mops hard surfaced floors.
  • Thoroughly vacuums including all edges of carpeted floors.
  • Arranges furniture to its original position.
  • Reports any damage or vandalism to your House Keeper or supervisor.
  • Cleans glass to classroom entrance doors.
  • Wet mops hard floors as weather and usage conditions dictate (daily during winter months).
  • Dusts exposed horizontal surfaces such as window sills, empty shelves, door casings, and bottoms of furniture (NOTE: In scientific laboratories bench tops and hoods are not to be cleaned by House Keeping).
  • Replaces light bulbs as necessary.
  • Clean all glass.
  • Keep all entrances clean.
  • Other duties as assigned

RESTROOMS: DAILY

  • Empties trash receptacles cleans as needed and replaces bag liners.
  • Checks and replaces all paper products such as tissue and hand towels as needed.
  • Checks and fills soap dispensers as necessary.
  • Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilet seats, and side panels to stall partitions.
  • Cleans mirrors.
  • Cleans entrance panels to stalls of fingerprints, etc…

Qualifications

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Requires regular, reliable, and predictable work attendance
  • Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment
  • Good knowledge of proper chemical storage use and inventory
  • Skill in maintenance tools and materials

Physical Demands

  • Extensive time sitting and standing
  • Able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, and bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and kneel
  • Ability to lift 25-40 pounds
  • Must wear a uniform
  • Exposure to chemical cleaners and pesticides

Maximum Salary

USD $33,280.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $33,280.00/Yr.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


    All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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