Housekeeper

Brewster Academy

Basic Position Description:

We are currently seeking candidates for two available positions: one Full-Time and one Per Diem.

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of various school buildings and/or dormitories in a manner meeting the health and safety standards and strategic appearance standards of the institution. This position requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, talking, hearing, reading directions, learning, problem-solving, and interacting with others throughout the workday. Regular attendance is essential.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sweep, dust, mop, scrub, and vacuum hallways, stairs, shampoo/spot clean carpets, clean windows, office space, dormitories, and other assigned rooms;
• Clean, mop, scrub, polish, and disinfect showers, stalls, toilets, sinks, faucets, etc.;
• Follow appropriate and safe chemical use when cleaning;
• Maintain a sufficient supply of materials (e.g. tissue, soap, etc.) in assigned areas;
• Empty trash and garbage containers in assigned areas;
• Complete assigned duties in a timely manner.

Other Responsibilities:

• Generate work orders for needed repairs
• Complete minor repairs if possible (change lightbulbs, tighten screws, maintain vacuums, etc)
• Other duties, as assigned

ADA Requirements:

• Continuously
  • Walk
  • Stand
  • Pull
  • Push
  • Reach, in all directions
  • Grasp
  • Squat
  • Lift up to 25 lbs
  • Complete repetitive motions for an extended period of time
  • Visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned and determine safety of workplace surroundings
• Frequently
  • Bend
  • Kneel
  • Climb stairs
  • Climb ladders
• Environmental Conditions
  • Continuously work with chemicals
  • Occasionally work with fumes, gasses, odors, and/or dust
  • During academic schedule, work alone in assigned areas
  • During summer months, frequently work with others
  • Occasionally work alone

Skills:

• Possess strong organizational skills and exercise good judgment;
• Service-oriented and able to interface with many people;
• Able to multi-task in an environment with many distractions;
• Able to work alone as well as work successfully with a team;
• Able to understand and follow directions;
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, &/or students of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, & ethnic backgrounds.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Match

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition Remission

Fitness Center Membership

Paid meals in the dining hall when working

Employee Beach and Discounted Moorings

Heating Fuel Discounts