Cleaner (30 hours per week)

Department

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Cleaner provides cleaning duties at Alumnae House, the Inn at Vassar College.

The scheduled work hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00am-3:30pm. This is a 30 hour per week, benefit eligible position. This position may be required to work up to 37.5 per week when necessary and during peak periods.

Hourly rate- $16.70

Responsibilities

Clean and prepare all guest rooms and their related bathrooms for overnight guests.

Make beds, dust, vacuum, mop and re-stock supplies as required.

Inspect rooms to ensure all aspects of the rooms function properly. Report issues as needed.

Maintain cleanliness of all public spaces on the guest room floor, including hallways, sitting areas, and guest kitchenette.

Deep clean guest rooms and public spaces periodically.

Clean public restrooms and spaces throughout Alumnae House as needed.

Launder and iron sheets, blankets, bedspreads, robes, and towels. Stock clean linen.

Keep the laundry room, storage areas, and cleaning equipment clean, organized, and in good working order.

Take weekly inventories of amenities, linens, and cleaning supplies.

Operate dumpster to dispose of garbage

Turn in and log all guest property left in guest rooms or public spaces.

Perform additional responsibilities as delegated to support the operations of the Inn.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

One year experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment.

Ability to move, position, and place objects up to and including 50 pounds.

Ability to use a ladder or step stool to perform cleaning tasks.

Must be able to interact with guests courteously.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.

Ability to work productively and efficiently without supervision.

Ensure guest rooms are cleaned by check-in hour.

Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

Work on holidays when required.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities

Ability to prioritize work assignments.

Knowledge of proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.

Attention to detail.