BBC Housekeeping Staff

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Job Title: Housekeeping

Reports To: Department of Hospitality Operations
Location: BBC Campus (Simi Valley), On-Site
Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 35 hours/week 

About American Jewish University 

American Jewish University (AJU)’s mission is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life in North America—training and educating the next generation of rabbis, educators, professionals, and lay leaders, and creating innovative, dynamic pathways for Jewish learning and living. The Simi Valley campus spans over 2,700 acres of rolling hills and is the home of the iconic Brandeis-Bardin Campus (BBC). BBC Housekeeping staff will provide housekeeping and janitorial services throughout the entire Brandeis-Bardin Campus of the American Jewish University. Core duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms and guest rooms, along with restocking supplies, changing linens, and disposing of trash. Housekeepers are also responsible for following health and safety protocols, keeping cleaning equipment, and reporting maintenance issues to management. 

Position Overview

The Housekeeping position is responsible for ensuring property is maintained for residents, visitors and staff. This role partners closely with hospitality team to ensure spaces are ready for camps and events.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Sanitizing: Perform thorough cleaning of floors, surfaces, windows, and fixtures in all assigned areas. 
• Waste Management: Empty and clean all trash cans, ensuring proper disposal of waste and recycling materials. 
• Bedding and Linens: Change bed linens, fold laundry, and restock towels and toiletries. 
• Bathroom Care: Clean and disinfect spaces, including countertops, sinks, and appliances, and maintain the cleanliness of bathrooms. 
• Supplies Management: Restock cleaning products, toilet paper, tissues, and other necessary supplies. 
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure cleaning equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
• Reporting Issues: Alert management of any damages, safety hazards, or needed repairs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Previous housekeeping, hospitality, janitorial experience preferred.
• Detail orientated in cleaning and maintaining standards.
• Understanding of how to use various cleaning agents and supplies safely.
• The ability to complete tasks with a sense of urgency and thoroughly.
• Must have a positive and professional attitude. 
• Must be able to maintain predicable and reliable attendance.
• Following health and safety regulations to maintain a secure environment.
• Valid driver's license required (operation of company vehicle to transport between areas of the campus is required for this position).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work evenings and on weekends, including holidays.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• The role requires the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive tasks such as mopping.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry objects (25 lbs.), such as laundry and supplies, climb stairs and kneel for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Occasional movement throughout campus and to off-site locations may be required.

Compensation

• Full time and part time positions available. This is anon-exempt position with starting pay of $20.00 per hour.
• American Jewish University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan participation; paid time off; and other employee benefits.

Please note that this job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to perform, and may be subject to change at the company’s discretion, with or without notice or contemporaneous update to this document. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to the extent required by and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodation.  Nothing in this job description modifies the at-will nature of employment.

If you require accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact [email protected].

American Jewish University (AJU) is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms and areas of the university. Please visit our full diversity statement at https://aju.edu/.

Tenga en cuenta que esta descripción de puesto no pretende cubrir ni incluir todas las tareas, deberes y responsabilidades que el empleado puede ser requerido a desempeñar, y puede estar sujeta a cambios a discreción de la empresa, con o sin previo aviso o actualización contemporánea de este documento. Se podrán realizar adaptaciones razonables para permitir que las personas calificadas, en la medida requerida y de conformidad con la ley federal, estatal y local aplicable, contacten a Recursos Humanos para solicitar una adaptación razonable. Nada en esta descripción de puesto modifica la naturaleza de empleo a voluntad ("at-will").

Si necesita una adaptación para completar el proceso de solicitud de empleo, comuníquese a [email protected].

American Jewish University (AJU) está comprometida con la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión en todas las formas y áreas de la universidad. Visite nuestra declaración completa de diversidad en aju.edu.