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 female 2nd shift, full-time, 37.5 hours a week, 12-month, Housekeeper for its Facilities Division, Morrison building, on the Mount Vernon main campus. This position works Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. The position reports to the Housekeeping Coordinator and may receive general supervision from a shift Lead Housekeeper. The University pay grade for this position is "A". A full complement of benefits is provided including a health care plan, retirement plan, and tuition assistance (for self and dependents). The candidate will also receive generous holidays, and vacation and sick days earned on an accrual basis.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Cleans areas such as offices, classrooms, kitchens, living spaces, dormitories, laboratories, lobbies, locker rooms, stairways, 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.

Personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

Understanding and alignment of the heritage, doctrine, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene.

School diploma or GED (preferred)

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)

Ability to work various shifts and overtime, as required

Valid and clear driver's license

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 MVN