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Housekeeper- deSeversky Mansion

Overview:

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

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Responsibilities:

Obtain and follow work plan provided by manager according to the events planned.
Under the directions of the dining room and sales and operations manager, ensure all areas of the mansion are clean, orderly, and attractive for the mansion’s social and educational guests.
Launder linens and staff uniforms from Dining Services and Campus Dining.
Maintain the outside grounds around the building after events to ensure they are clear of stemware, china and trash including emptying of trash receptacles.
Examine building to determine need for repairs or replacement of furniture or equipment, and make recommendations to management.
Ensure adequate supplies by inventorying stock.
Make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
Attend staff meetings to discuss company policies and patrons' complaints.
Assist with orientation training and in-service training for service staff to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.
Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements (High School or Equivalent), plus one to two years’ experience as a housekeeper in a catering facility, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule with hours that coincide with scheduled events, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of times.

Occasionally lifts items up to 50lbs.

Must be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor settings where varying weather and temperature conditions can be expected.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Other Information:

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary: USD $38,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $45,000.00/Yr.

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