Housekeeper - Touro University New York

House Keepers are assigned to each Academic Building to maintain public/ common areas, to assist in eliminating distractions such as unwanted graffiti, dust/dirt, and unwanted smells from the learning environment and to assist in the protection of the faculty, employees, and student’s health and safety.

• Cleans all areas of the building including, but not limited to the following and other duties as assigned:
  • Empties and cleans waste receptacles and replaces bags as necessary.
  • Dusts and mops hard surfaced floors.
  • Thoroughly vacuums, including all edges of carpeted floors.
  • Arranges furniture to its original position.
  • Reports any damage or vandalism to your House Keeper or supervisor.
  • Cleans glass to classroom entrance doors.
  • Wet mops hard floors as weather and usage conditions dictate (daily during winter months).
  • Dusts exposed horizontal surfaces such as window sills, empty shelves, door casings, and bottoms of furniture (NOTE: In scientific laboratories, bench tops and hoods are not to be cleaned by House Keeping.
  • Replaces light bulbs as necessary.
  • Clean all glass.
  • Keep all entrances clean.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• RESTROOMS: DAILY
  • Empties trash receptacles, cleans as needed, and replaces bag liners.
  • Checks and replaces all paper products such as tissue and hand towels as needed.
  • Checks and fills soap dispensers as necessary.
  • Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilet seats, and side panels to stall partitions.
  • Cleans mirrors.
  • Cleans entrance panels to stalls of fingerprints, etc…

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Requires regular, reliable and predictable work attendance
• Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment
• Good knowledge of proper chemical storage, use and inventory
• Skill in maintenance tools and materials

Physical Demands

• Extensive time sitting and standing
• Able to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and kneel
• Ability to lift 25-40 pounds
• Must wear a uniform
• Exposure to chemical cleaners and pesticides