Housekeeper

Job no:

R-0000003821

Position Title:

Housekeeper

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$20.94

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

12/14/2026

Job Description:

The Facilities Management department supports the administration, faculty, staff and students in the quality planning and development of facilities projects that support our mission. Our talented staff of approximately 140 FTEs (Cleaning, Mechanical Trades, Central Heating Plant, Grounds, Paint, Carpentry, Stockroom, EH&S, Fleet Services, and Mail Services) are responsible for more than 2,000,000 SF of property in over 60+ major buildings and for maintaining more than 300 acres.

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all the residential halls, offices within the residential halls, and cultural centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General cleaning tasks at campus buildings.
• Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors.
• Emptying waste receptacles.
• Cleaning and disinfecting bathroom toilets, showers, countertops, mirrors, sinks and high touch surfaces.
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repair or services.
• Additional duties related to Commencement, Reunion, Events and Summer Conferences as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, including cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related to heat or cold.
• Noise level in some work environments can occasionally be loud.

Physical Demands

• Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting and lifting.
• Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend.
• Ability to lift (30) pounds unassisted, able to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Hire Rate: $20.94

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.