Housekeeper

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06716P Position Title Housekeeper I Department Facilities Mgmt_Housing Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

Salary Hourly rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $15 Pay Basis Hourly Job Summary

The Housekeeper I will assist with housekeeping maintenance and related tasks, ensuring the upkeep of a residence or apartment building. Responsibilities include general housekeeping duties, with potential supervision of housekeeping staff as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping functions in various residences.
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, spray buffs and wet mops floors and furniture.
• Vacuums and shampoos items deemed necessary.
• Sanitizes and cleans restrooms, stoves, refrigerators, washes waste receptacles, windows, vents, radiators and replenishes paper supplies, laundry facilities, showers tubs, bedrooms, dining & kitchen areas.
• Responsible for cleaning walls, doors/ windows, woodwork, and stairwells.
• Make residence ready for operation.
• Detail kitchen appliances and bath fixtures.
• Operates custodial maintenance equipment including vacuums, buffers/burnishes, scrubbers, Kai-vac’s and extractors.
• May include hotel type cleaning such as making beds, washing linens & towels, cleaning appliances & dishes.
• Remove trash, empty fridge, clean under and behind all appliances.
• Restock all coffee and any and all bathroom supplies.
• May include make ready cleaning in apartments & residence halls.
• Assures energy conservation by ensuring all non-necessary lights are turned off (classrooms, offices, etc.).
• Inspects buildings for cleanliness, needed repairs and completed work orders.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of custodial equipment materials, supplies and equipment. Responds to on-call emergencies before/during/after normal hours of operation.
• This includes but not limited to: Fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions, and any other type of campus emergency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of housekeeping experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures.
• Skill in the use of custodial chemicals and the operation of housekeeping equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Ability to perform duties following oral and written instructions.

Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

• Conditions do involve exposure to all weather elements.
• Must be able to work off of ladders, scaffolding, and tops/roofs of buildings.
• Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as biohazards, toxic lab chemicals, poisonous gases dust, dirt.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemical fumes.
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• Must be able to complete all physical tasks as required.

Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

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Benefits

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
• None/less than 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 years or more
• * Do you have knowledge of and the ability to use janitorial equipment and supplies?
• Yes
• No
• * Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
• Aspiring Leaders Program
• MavsSupervisor Success Program
• MavsManager Foundations Program
• Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
• None of the above

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents

• Cover/Interest Letter