Bard College
HOUSEKEEPER
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Bard College is seeking an experienced, diligent, professional Housekeeper for the residence of the College President. This position is responsible for keeping the president's household clean andanized to very high standards. This is a full-time position, benefit eligible position.
Job Duties
Clean the entire residence, including personal living quarters, on a designated schedule and in consideration of the event schedule, including but not limited to dusting, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, disinfecting, buffing. waxing, washing, ironing event linens, spot cleaning and trash removal
Cleaning duties include both interior and exterior spaces
Launder household items including washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting away, and changing bed and bath linens as scheduled or needed
Develop and maintain inventory of needed household and cleaning supplies
Monitor equipment and fixtures at the residence (e.g., lighting, kitchen equipment, cleaning equipment, etc.) to ensure proper working order, and make rmendations or arrange for updating or repair as needed
Personal assistance to the President and President's household as needed
Collaboration with other College departments and external vendors to ensure that the residence is properly and efficiently cleaned and maintained
Occasional evening and weekend work
Other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of three years of professional cleaning experience with excellent professional references
Excellent working kledge of cleaning solutions and methods, as well as cleaning appliances and their operations
Demonstrated initiative and professionalism are a must
Position requires a high level of confidentiality, discretion and excellent judgment
Candidate must be both hard working and flexible by nature
A positive demeanor and good verbalmunication skills are required
Physical Requirements
The ability to stand or extended periods of time
The ability to climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously
The physical ability to occasionally climb on a ladder to heights in excess of three feet
The physical ability to frequently crouch, push/pull, squat and work above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine
The physical ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of weight both on flat surfaces and up and down stairs
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references on Interfolio at .interfolio/172300.
Compensation: $25-$27/hour
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of thepensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market andanizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we wee applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Bard ismitted to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable amodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
AA/EOE
HOUSEKEEPER
: .interfolio/172300
Bard College is seeking an experienced, diligent, professional Housekeeper for the residence of the College President. This position is responsible for keeping the president's household clean andanized to very high standards. This is a full-time position, benefit eligible position.
Job Duties
Clean the entire residence, including personal living quarters, on a designated schedule and in consideration of the event schedule, including but not limited to dusting, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, disinfecting, buffing. waxing, washing, ironing event linens, spot cleaning and trash removal
Cleaning duties include both interior and exterior spaces
Launder household items including washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting away, and changing bed and bath linens as scheduled or needed
Develop and maintain inventory of needed household and cleaning supplies
Monitor equipment and fixtures at the residence (e.g., lighting, kitchen equipment, cleaning equipment, etc.) to ensure proper working order, and make rmendations or arrange for updating or repair as needed
Personal assistance to the President and President's household as needed
Collaboration with other College departments and external vendors to ensure that the residence is properly and efficiently cleaned and maintained
Occasional evening and weekend work
Other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of three years of professional cleaning experience with excellent professional references
Excellent working kledge of cleaning solutions and methods, as well as cleaning appliances and their operations
Demonstrated initiative and professionalism are a must
Position requires a high level of confidentiality, discretion and excellent judgment
Candidate must be both hard working and flexible by nature
A positive demeanor and good verbalmunication skills are required
Physical Requirements
The ability to stand or extended periods of time
The ability to climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously
The physical ability to occasionally climb on a ladder to heights in excess of three feet
The physical ability to frequently crouch, push/pull, squat and work above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine
The physical ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of weight both on flat surfaces and up and down stairs
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references on Interfolio at .interfolio/172300.
Compensation: $25-$27/hour
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of thepensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market andanizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we wee applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Bard ismitted to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable amodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
AA/EOE
Job ID: 490664223
Originally Posted on: 8/25/2025