Housekeeper I
Bowdoin College - Brunswick, ME
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Housekeeper I Posting Number S00936JP Department FM - Housekeeping Job Summary We have multiple openings in our Housekeeping department. Our Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning all residential, academic, and administrative buildings on campus. A Housekeepers responsibilities include, but are not limited to, servicing bathrooms, removing trash and recycling, cleaning and vacuuming public spaces, sweeping and washing floors as needed, setting up spaces for small meetings and re-setting classroom spaces at the end of the day.New Hires in Housekeeping will receive a $500 Sign-Bonus paid at first check and paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met.Education/Skills Requirements Some High School education required OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceHigh School Diploma or GED preferredAbility to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical computationsEstablish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and building occupantsAbility to work successfully both independently and in a team with minimum supervisionExperience Requirements and/or Equivalents Minimum of six months of related experience in a similar role. Experience working in Higher Education or equivalent preferred.Standard Work Days and Hours Standard Housekeeping schedules include:5:00 am 1:30 pm7:00 am 3:30 pm3:00 pm 11:30 pmDays of the week may vary. Special events and coverage may necessitate overtime hours, including weekends and holidays. Work assignments are reviewed and revised as necessary.About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staffwith a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the Colleges multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoins reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoins campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.Shift Employment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Hourly Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes Posting Date 08/12/2022 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.Supplemental Questions
Created: 2025-09-06