Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for students, faculty and staff in classrooms, lounges, restrooms, offices, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Facilities Services Department. Responsibilities and Duties: Housekeeping staff perform all custodial services-related tasks while demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees, client staff and customers. This position will perform basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods including dusting and damp wipe surfaces, polish metal and porcelain fixtures, mop and sanitize floors and spot clean walls and windows. Additional cleaning functions include shampooing and vacuuming carpets, removing waste from wastebaskets, and replenish room supplies. This position will use and maintain industrial cleaning equipment and recommend repairs as needed; measure and mix cleaning chemicals to perform cleaning functions and assist in emergency spills upon request. Housekeeping will also observe and report the general need for repairs to College furniture, buildings and fixtures. Additional duties include snow removal, event set up and other duties as assigned. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb step ladders or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently climb stairs, lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision required by the job is the ability to inspect work. Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Requirements Valid driver's license. Demonstrated understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment in custodial field. Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in written form. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Mitchell College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.