Overnight Housekeeping (Shift 11pm to 730am)

Overnight Housekeeping (Shift 11pm to 730am)


Company
Temple University
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Temple University's Main-Housekeeping Department is searching for Overnight Housekeeping Team Members!

Hourly Rate: $20.91

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations & Facilities Management, the Service Staff IV is primarily responsible for general housekeeping duties within a given area. Service Staff IV employees are assigned to floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment. Service Staff IV employees are also responsible for general cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas. Service Staff IV employees also maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces, cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool area game rooms, T.V. lounges, and other University areas. Service Staff IV employees are also required to clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment. Service Staff IV employees provide on-call service to the University as required.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
β€’ At least one (1) year of housekeeping experience in a business environment.
β€’ An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities
β€’ Must have adequate reading and writing skills.
β€’ Demonstrated ability to perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, mopping, and emptying trash cans.
β€’ Must be able to stand for long durations of time.
β€’ Must be able to walk and bend frequently.
β€’ Must be willing to work in a very damp location.
β€’ Provides on-call service to the University as needed for critical and emergency events.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.

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