Overnight Housekeeping

Overnight Housekeeping


Company
Temple University
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
43K–48K a year
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via JobLeads

Job Description
Overview

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.

Responsibilities
• General housekeeping duties within a given area, including floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing with power equipment and related tools.
• Clean classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, washroom fixtures and surfaces, glassware, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool area game rooms, T.V. lounges, and other University areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of walls, furniture, and equipment; clean floors using wet and dry mops and floor machines as needed.
• Provide on-call service to the University as required and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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

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

Benefits and Perks
• Full medical, dental, and 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 other benefits

Temple University is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University will not 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: 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 primary employment responsibilities. Employees are expected to understand and comply with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments with which their essential functions 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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