Housekeeper

  • Bard College
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Bard College

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

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