Position Details
Position Information
Position Type
Temp
Faculty Track
Position Title
Housekeeper, 1st Shift (Temporary)
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
UNE is Maine's largest private university, featuring two beautiful coastal campuses. The Housekeeping team plays a vital role in the university's success, and their contributions are highly valued. Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning and performing routine maintenance in various campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices.
This opportunity is located at the Biddeford campus. We encourage applicants from the Portland area, as transportation between the Portland and Biddeford campuses will be provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. There is potential for growth, including the possibility of transitioning into a regular full-time position. Compensation is set at $17.50 per hour, which annualizes to $36,400.
Responsibilities
The list below is inclusive of all the duties that fall under the housekeeping position but duties can vary from building to building and not all are completed every day.

• Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Wash windows, walls, chalkboards, and trash cans.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
• Collect and empty trash receptacles, and pick up litter in and around the buildings.
• Remove biological waste.
• Clean, sanitize and stock the bathrooms; change and clean shower curtains.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Operate basic equipment, including low-speed buffers, burnishing machines, extractors, auto scrubbing machines, and wet vacuums.
• Move furniture.
• Perform routine maintenance of electrical, heating, vents, and fixtures.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school education desirable.
• General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work, with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable.
• Ability to perform tasks in specific sequences.
• Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and to deal courteously with students, faculty and staff.

EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022PS0534P
Open Date
10/04/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes