Housekeeper

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse backgrounds to fill the position of Housekeeper to join the Murray Athletic Center team.

The Housekeeper is responsible for attending to facilities with integrity and attention to detail to create a clean and orderly environment for students, staff, and guests. This position is located at the Murray Athletic Center in Horseheads, NY. This position will require the staff member to work the 2nd shift, Monday-Friday from 2-10pm and possibly every other weekend from October-March.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain, clean and disinfected locker rooms and bathrooms (showers, toilets, etc.);
• Maintain and stock supplies in storage areas or closets;
• Vacuuming and carpet cleaning; may use a floor machine and buffer, broom, mop, etc.;
• Clean windows, walls, and woodwork;
• Remove trash and recyclables;
• Dusting and polishing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• 6 months related experience preferred;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Able to stand for long periods of time; Ability to stoop, bend, twist and reach;
• Able to lift and carry 50+ pounds;
• Maintain flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed;
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.

WORK LOCATION: Horseheads, NY

SUPERVISES OTHERS?: No

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to personnel@elmira.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

STATUS: Full-time

BASIS OF PAY: Hourly, non-exempt

COMPENSATION: In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:

• Tuition waiver for you and your dependents;
• College-paid Short-term disability Insurance;
• College-paid group term life insurance;
• Generous retirement matching;
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options;
• 15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break/New Year’s;
• Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals;
• Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program;
• A base starting hourly rate of $16.00 per hour.

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing essential functions of this position, Housekeepers work in indoor campus settings as well as athletic facilities. In some cases, housekeepers may be outdoors when having to walk from building to building. Housekeepers work with cleaning chemicals and may be in contact with soiled items, body fluids, airborne particles, fumes and dust. Noise level is typically low to moderate.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.