• Job Description

  Req#: req1148

  St. George’s University invites applicants
  for the position of
  Public Area Cleaner within the Housekeeping Department.

  Special notes to applicants

  · Review of applicants will be ongoing until suitable candidates are identified.

  Job Description

  Objective

  The goal of the Public Area Cleaner is to create a clean and orderly environment for our students, faculty, and staff and demonstrate commitment to the values of St. Georges University, its administrators, students, and members of the public who interact with the University. The Public Area Cleaner will collaborate with the University Management Team and the staff of his/her department in carrying out the duties.

  Essential Functions

  · Clean, sanitize and service offices, dormitories, walkways, hallways, lecture halls study halls, and classrooms daily including wiping doors and creases, windows, window ledges, glass panes and glass doors daily

  · Wipe deck and lounge chairs daily

  · Clean mats in front of dorms, lecture halls and offices

  · Clean laundry area to include wiping down washing machine and dryers

  · Collect and dispose of all waste and refuse in designated areas including laundry room, dormitories, lecture halls and restaurants using the appropriate bags and bins

  · Sweep, mop and scrub all floors, corridors, and hallways daily, including flooded areas

  · Clean all light fixtures, fire extinguishers and light fixers

  · Cobweb and dust daily

  · Complete deep cleaning as assigned

  · Complete weekly and monthly shampooing of all carpets

  · Power wash pathways and buildings

  · Clean Windows

  · Complete daily check list and report to Department Manager or supervisor any irregularities in the working areas such as burnt-out light bulbs, broken doors, debris lying around, broken windows etc

  · In addition, the Public Area Cleaners will perform any other job-related assignments that may be given from time to time by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Manager

  Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  · Ability to work independently, as part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
  · Strong communication skills, time management, customer service skills and a demonstrated high-level of trustworthiness, discretion, and loyalty

  · The ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and written communication

  · The ability to communicate information and ideas orally so others will understand

  · Ability to work with little supervision while maintaining high-performance standards

  · Must be well organized and detailed oriented

  · Knowledge of occupational health and safety protocols

  · Ability to follow instructions and solve problems

  Qualifications

  · High School Education

  · Must be literate and numerate

  Work Environment/Physical Demands

  · This job is performed in dormitories, offices, lecture halls, labs, pathways, and the exterior of buildings that requires efficiency, quietness, and collaboration

  · This job requires lifting to at least 50 pounds

  · This job involves a lot of movements, standing, bending, and reaching with your hands

  · Involves moving from different areas on the compound at times

  Hours and Travel

  · No travel is expected for this position

  · A typical work week is 40 hours with flexible start, break and end of day

  · Weekend work will be as is required.

  We Are

  . Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.
  . A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.
  . Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest
  ethical standards.
  . Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we
  care.
  . Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful
  outcomes.

  St. George's University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, veteran status or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.

• About the company

  St. George's University is a private medical school and international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.

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