Housekeeper

About the role

Under general supervision and following established procedures and schedules, the housekeeper will perform cleaning services in assigned areas in order to maintain the cleanliness, safety, sanitation and attractive appearance of Wofford College's facilities. Housekeepers are expected to maintain a high level of performance, including being customer-oriented and professional and working effectively and efficiently without compromising quality. Punctual attendance with the need to work both independently and within a team environment is expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job expectations for this housekeeping position include (but not limited to) the following:

• Perform a variety of cleaning duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting and polishing.
• Collect and transport trash to collection points.
• Notify superiors of any mechanical failures or other repair situations observed in assigned areas.
• Handle reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety while handling and using a variety of cleaning solutions and solvents.
• Perform all duties in a courteous, considerate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Classroom Cleaning

• Clean Board(s) (Daily)
• Empty Trash and Recycling Receptacle (Daily)
• Dust Mop Tile Floors (Daily)
• Straighten and clean Furniture (Daily)
• Disinfect Door Handles (Daily)
• Spot Mop Floor and Spot Vacuum (Daily)
• Check for Lights out (Daily)
• Damp Mop Floor and Vacuum Classroom (Weekly)
• Wipe All Horizontal Surfaces (Weekly)
• Wash Trash Receptacle (Monthly)
• Dust Light Fixtures (Monthly)
• Dust All Window Frames and Blinds (Monthly)
• Clean Base boards (Monthly)
• Clean Air Vents (Monthly)
• Clean All Door Frames (Monthly)
• High Dust (Monthly)

Restroom Cleaning

• Disinfect and Clean All Sinks and Fixtures (Daily)
• Disinfect and Clean All Toilets, Urinals and Fixtures (Daily)
• Disinfect All Door and Partition handles (Daily)
• Empty Trash and Sanitary Receptacles (Daily)
• Replace Trash Liners and Fill Dispensers (Daily)
• Clean all Horizontal Surfaces (Daily)
• Sweep and Wet mop (disinfect) Floors (Daily)
• Clean Mirrors (Daily)
• Check for Burned Out Lights (Daily)
• Spot clean walls, doors, jams and windows (Weekly)
• Wash Trash receptacles and Sanitary boxes (Weekly)
• Clean Air Vents (Monthly)

Office Cleaning

• Empty Trash and Recycling Receptacles (Daily)
• Spot mop floor, spot vacuum and dust mop (Daily)
• Check for Lights out (Daily)
• Dust mop and wet mop (disinfect) entire floor (Weekly)
• Vacuum all carpet (Weekly)
• Spot clean carpets (Monthly)
• Wipe down window ledges (Monthly)
• Wipe down clean blinds (Monthly)
• Wash Trash Receptacles (Monthly)
• Clean Air Vents (Monthly)

Entrance and Lobby Cleaning

• Sweep or Blow off porch or steps (Daily)
• Clean Glass (window cleaner) (Daily)
• Dust mop floors and vacuum walk off mats (Daily)
• Dust All Horizontal surfaces (Daily)
• Pick up cigarette butts and liter in area/outside (Daily)
• Spot mop floors (Daily)
• Check for Lights out (Daily)
• Clean and dust all furniture (Weekly)
• Wash Outside Cans and Signs (Weekly)
• Wash Trash and Recycling Receptacles (Monthly)
• Dust Blinds (Monthly)
• Clean Base boards (Monthly)
• High Dust all corners, exit signs, and windows for cobwebs (Monthly)
• Clean Air Vents (Monthly)
• Spot clean carpet (Monthly)
• Clean floor Grills (Monthly)
• Clean Ceiling Fans (Monthly)

Elevator Cleaning

• Sweep, damp mop (disinfect), or vacuum (Daily)
• Clean Doors (Daily)
• Clean entire Elevator (Weekly)

Hallways, Stairwells and Corridor Cleaning

• Spot mop floor and spot vacuum (Daily)
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountain(s) (Daily)
• Check for burned out lights (Daily)
• Sweep and mop (disinfect), or vacuum (Mon, Wed, Fri) (Weekly)
• Dust beams (Monthly)
• Clean hand rails (Monthly)
• Clean base boards (Monthly)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for this Position

• Must be reliable, dependable and be able to work consistently through the entire shift.
• Must have some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Position requires use of cleaning chemicals, close/visual attention to details, the ability to recognize and correct cleaning/work problems, work in a fast-paced environment and be aware of safety and security conditions.
• Ability to read and comprehend labels and instructions regarding cleaning matters and equipment, safely operate cleaning equipment and how to properly mix chemicals for cleaning.
• Assignments are not building-specific and may or may not be in an environment with heating or air conditioning.
• This position has exposure to outside elements when performing some job duties such as building unlocking/locking, moving, waste disposal or cleaning entrance ways and walks of trash, dirt, ice or snow, etc.
• Ability to provide coverage for other housekeeping staff and perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage and support communication, teamwork and facilitate work.
• Must be able to work independently or on a team, with or without close supervision and communicate with and deal effectively with various groups, co-workers, or individuals being served.
• Must be able to understand and follow both oral and written instructions, directions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Respond to radio calls and emergency situations as needed.
• The above description is representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position. It is not to be considered inclusive. Other duties may be assigned to meet the mission of the Department and College.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina.

Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations.

It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities.

Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don't reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.