Temporary Housekeeping Assistant

Full Time
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Posted
Job description

Temporary Housekeeping Assistant


Job Number: 502409
Work Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: MOA Museum Building
Categories: Museum Services
About Us:

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!


Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health, welfare and its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.



Job Title:
Temporary Housekeeping Assistant

Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:
Temporary

Job Category:
Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:

Hourly



Subject to Grant Funding?:
No

Essential Job Functions:
1. Perform routine, housekeeping and maintenance duties to ensure facilities are well maintained. Generally this includes cleaning floors, vacuuming carpeted areas, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning windows inside and outside where accessible, removing trash from all common areas, wiping surfaces and keeping free dust, maintaining a clean breezeway and maintaining cleanliness in and around the auditorium.

2. Assist in setting up and breaking down of furniture, equipment and materials for events to ensure museum needs are met.

3. Assist in set up and breakdown of patio furniture for use by patrons in the breezeway and front plaza area including tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

4. Perform basic grounds keeping duties outside and around the building to ensure well maintained grounds. This includes the operation of various power tools such as pressure cleaner and power blower. Landscaping is not included, but removal of fallen trees limbs and garbage is part of the duties.

5. Assist NSU appointed trash pickup on a daily basis.

6. Assist maintenance department in maintaining inventory of museum supplies and ensure proper placement of paper products, soap, etc. for restrooms, and water for all drinking fountains.

7. Assist in distributing items received in the loading dock to ensure timely delivery to appropriate areas.

8. Report defects or deterioration of the facilities to supervisor to ensure building upkeep.

9. Assist with accompanying NSU technicians and outside vendors throughout the museum who arrive by appointment when needed and when available.

Marginal Job Functions:
1. Ability to work effectively individually or in a team as well as with diverse groups.

2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and be able to follow oral and written instructions.

3. Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely.

4. Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment and with frequently changing priorities.

5. Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.

6. Problem solving skills and sound judgment.

7. Ability to understand and apply Museum and Departmental policies and procedures.

8. Knowledge of proper and safe use of tools, cleaning chemicals, paints, etc.

9. Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials.

2. Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch to gain access to equipment.

3. Handles a variety of hand and power tools.

6. Occasional exposure to wet and/or hot conditions.

7. Exposed to noise and vibration from operating machinery.

8. Must be able to lift any trade tools, material and equipment.

9. Must be able to safely lift 50 lbs.

10. Must be able to reach overhead.

11. May be required to work in confined areas to access equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required):

Required Experience:
Minimum of six (6) months experience in an maintenance/custodial or house keeping related setting or any combination of education, training or experience which fulfill the requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Is this a safety sensitive position?
Yes

Background Screening Required?
Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.



Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.



Advertised: Jun 28, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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