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Day Shift Housekeeper

  • Type: Full-Time Hourly
  • Posted: Feb. 24, 2023
  • Dept: Facilities Management

Who We Are

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Position Summary

Duties involve general cleaning of all assigned campus areas. You will clean floors, vacuum, sweep, strip, wax and buff floors, extract carpets, wash windows, walls, etc. Empty trash receptacles and pick up litter; clean, sanitize and stock bathrooms, etc. Applicants must have the ability to lift heavy equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or floor buffer (l5-50 lbs.).

The college offers competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Full-time employees receive a generous amount of vacation and holiday pay upon starting at the college. After completing one year of service, the successful candidate will also receive employer-funded retirement contributions and eligible dependents may apply for tuition remission and exchange programs.

Responsibilities

  • Able to make decisions quickly and be flexible to changing demands. Required on occasion to support our campus event schedule.
  • Reports and works closely with housekeeping supervisor / manager to ensure line of communication are open and productive.
  • Attention to detail is essential.
  • Working on your own and with a team is essential.
  • Fast pace work environment.
  • Complete tasks correctly and in a timely order.
  • Perform other facilities management department duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A minimum of 1 year as a housekeeper is desired. General knowledge and skills related to routine housekeeping and with commercial/institutional cleaning experience desirable. Must be able to perform heavy custodial work and operate cleaning equipment. Ability to understand and follow written instructions, labels and warnings required, along with the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must have valid New Hampshire driver’s license

To Apply

Please email your application to CSCjobs@colby-sawyer.edu including the following:

  • Letter of application
  • Current CV
  • Names and telephone numbers/e-mail addresses of three references
  • Salary expectations

Candidates who can actively contribute to racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity on campus are encouraged to include this information in the cover letter.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.

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