Part- Time Housekeeper- Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Part-Time Housekeeper

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for

traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in

an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience

through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social

environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become

increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a part-time, 25-hour a week, 12-month, Housekeeper/Custodian for the Facilities

Division on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Housekeeping Coordinator and

may receive general supervision from a shift Lead Housekeeper/Custodian. The University pay grade for

this position is "A". Occasional weekend hours may be needed. The candidate will receive generous

holidays, vacation and sick days.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Cleans and dusts areas such as offices, classrooms, kitchens, living spaces, dormitories,

laboratories, lobbies, locker rooms, stairways, gym floors, corridors and elevators

Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms; restocks supplies

Cleans multi-level stairwells, sidewalks and entrance ways

Shovels snow and applies ice-melting material on entryways and steps around assigned buildings

Maintains adequate supply of cleaning equipment/supplies and requests re-supply when needed

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline

work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer service

Assists in the instruction and supervision of student employees, as applicable

Reports all repairs required and safety and fire hazards to supervisor

Observes safety standards and practices

Set-up, tear-down and moving furniture for campus events

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by an individual

assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties

required of the position.

Expectations for the successful candidate:

Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit

High School diploma or GED (preferred)

Possession of an active and unrestricted driver's license

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate

with managers, co-workers, students and members of the general campus community in a

courteous manner

Demonstrates time management skills with the ability to work with little supervision

Ability to meet clearly defined University cleaning standards within designated shift

Ability to work alone or within a team to achieve cleaning standards without constant supervision

Ability to operate large and small power driven equipment (vacuum sweeper, buffer, etc.)

Previous related experience and knowledge of standard cleaning procedures (preferred)

Knowledge of the English language, including the meaning of common words, phrases and terms

as well as the ability to spell common words, and discuss daily work assignments

Ability to work various shifts and overtime, as required

Physical Requirements

Ability to set-up, tear down, move furniture throughout buildings, and lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work with standard cleaning chemicals

To be considered for this position, please email a resume to humanresources@mvnu.