Lead Housekeeper

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds to fill the position of Lead Housekeeper to join the open and welcoming Facilities team.

The Lead Housekeeper is a hands-on position, directly assisting with the work activities of cleaning personnel to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive rooms and communal areas at Elmira College. The Lead Housekeeper will provide daily communication with housekeeping staff to meet standards set by Elmira College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct training of Housekeeping staff;
• Fill in for staff who are out due to vacations/sick;
• Act as back-up supervisor when Housekeeping Manager is not on site;
• Cleaning activities including, but not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, polishing, window washing, stripping and re-finishing floors, etc.;
• Remove trash and recyclables from office, academic, and residential buildings;
• Maintain and order supplies when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education and/ or GED, preferred;
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving history per employer's insurance;
• Up to 12 months related experience, preferred;
• Ability to use a computer/tablet for email and record keeping purposes;
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, reach, stand for long periods of time, and lift and carry 50+ pounds;
• Maintain flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.

WORK LOCATION: Elmira, NY

COMPENSATION: $18 - $20 per hour

This positionisbenefit eligible.

STATUS: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay)

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to ..., or by fax to ....

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing ..., or by calling ....

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.