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Part Time Housekeeper

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Scranton
May 22, 2025
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  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Fullers Overlook is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Housekeeper. The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that all living areas and bedrooms at Penn State Fullers Overlook are kept clean, organized, and sanitized. The ideal candidate will provide a welcoming and comfortable environment. This position will handle laundry and manage supplies. This is an in-person position. Penn State Fullers Overlook is located 16 miles northwest of Scranton near Waverly, PA.

Job duties to include:

  • Inspect room after guest departs; report missing, damaged, lost, and found items to supervisor

  • Clean and tidy bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces

  • Remove, bundle, and replace soiled linen; make beds and turn mattresses as needed

  • Restock dispensers and replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, towels, writing supplies, and bathroom items; replaced burned out light bulbs

  • Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, and surfaces

  • Vacuum, mop, and sweep floors

  • Wash, fold, and iron bedding and linens as needed

  • Maintain a neat and organized environment by decluttering rooms and organizing household items

  • Clean and sanitize kitchen counters, appliances, dishes, and other surfaces

  • Monitor household cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when items need replenishing

  • Empty trash cans and dispose of garbage

  • Perform periodic deep cleaning tasks such as washing windows, cleaning baseboards, and scrubbing bathroom tiles

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

  • High school diploma

  • Previous experience with housekeeping

Schedule:

  • Variable schedule Monday through Friday

  • up to 20 hours per week

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $30/hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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