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<div>Job Title: Housekeeper Custodian
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor
Job Summary/Objective: The purpose of this position is to ensure the beautification of the campus. The Housekeeping position will interact with students, employees and guests and will need to have a keen customer service acumen. This position is integral to the success of the college.
Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings.
Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation&rsquo;s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.
The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women&rsquo;s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women&rsquo;s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.
When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.
Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Full time, Monday &ndash; Friday 6 am -2:30 pm, some evening/weekend availability may be required. Some overtime may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Cleaning dorm rooms, classrooms, hallways, elevators, lobbies, stairwells, kitchens, offices, locker rooms, and other specific areas depending on building assigned</li><li>
Vacuuming floors, chair rails, base, ceiling vents, upholstered furniture, window blinds, etc.</li><li>
Mopping VCT tile floors, hardwood floors, tile floors, marble floors, and stairwells</li><li>
Cleaning and restocking bathrooms</li><li>
Cleaning and restocking kitchens. Including outside and inside of stoves, microwaves, and refrigerator</li><li>
Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles, taking trash and recycling to outside bins</li><li>
Clean whiteboards, chalkboards, and smart-boards</li><li>
Report any needed repairs immediately to Physical Plant or supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, clogged toilets or sinks, light bulbs that are out, etc.)</li><li>
Wash interior and exterior windows, glass doors, and mirrors</li><li>
Cleaning ceiling fans and lights, keeping them bug free</li><li>
Keeping inventory of supplies and paper products needed without over or under stocking. Maintain all supplies and cleaning equipment in clean, working, and orderly fashion with labels on all chemicals.</li><li>
Clean interior wall when needed</li><li>
Must handle various cleaning solvents and chemicals in the correct way set forth by supervisor, OSHA regulations, EPA, State Health Department, etc.</li><li>
Work effectively as part of a team of housekeepers</li><li>
Use light and heavy (industrial type) floor machines and attachments</li><li>
Carpet restorative care</li><li>
Fill in for absent housekeepers</li><li>
Move heavy furniture, supplies, and different equipment when needed</li><li>
Adjust, clean and maintain specialty equipment including floor scrubbers, carpet cleaning machine, etc.</li><li>
Able to climb and use 6&rsquo; and 8&rsquo; ladders</li><li>
Complete work orders assigned by supervisor in a timely manner</li><li>
Removal of mold and mildew when required</li><li>
Set up tables, chairs, canopies, etc and assist with campus events as needed</li><li>
Tear down any equipment, furniture, etc after campus events as needed</li><li>
Willingness to learn mechanical operation of housekeeping equipment</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent</li><li>
One or more years of housekeeping or related experience</li><li>
Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment</li><li>
Requires general knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous chemicals</li><li>
Comprehensive, working knowledge of housekeeping methods and procedures, materials, tools and equipment</li><li>
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions</li><li>
Must be well organized and able to prioritize work</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Experience in hospitality or comparable customer service position
</li></ul>Work Environment: Primarily indoors in residence halls and other campus facilities, although some external work in varying weather conditions may be required.
Physical Demands: Extended periods of standing/walking are required, ability to lift 35+ lbs, stooping/kneeling/climbing step ladders are required.
Travel: None
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.</div>

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