Bard College is seeking an experienced, diligent, professional Housekeeper for the residence of the College President. This position is responsible for keeping the president’s household clean and organized to very high standards.  This is a full-time position, benefit eligible position.

Job Duties

• Clean the entire residence, including personal living quarters, on a designated schedule and in consideration of the event schedule, including but not limited to dusting, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, disinfecting, buffing. waxing, washing, ironing event linens, spot cleaning and trash removal
• Cleaning duties include both interior and exterior spaces
• Launder household items including washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting away, and changing bed and bath linens as scheduled or needed
• Develop and maintain inventory of needed household and cleaning supplies
• Monitor equipment and fixtures at the residence (e.g., lighting, kitchen equipment, cleaning equipment, etc.) to ensure proper working order, and make recommendations or arrange for updating or repair as needed
• Personal assistance to the President and President’s household as needed
• Collaboration with other College departments and external vendors to ensure that the residence is properly and efficiently cleaned and maintained
• Occasional evening and weekend work
• Other duties as assigned or requested

• Must have a minimum of three years of professional cleaning experience with excellent professional references
• Excellent working knowledge of cleaning solutions and methods, as well as cleaning appliances and their operations
• Demonstrated initiative and professionalism are a must
• Position requires a high level of confidentiality, discretion and excellent judgement
• Candidate must be both hard working and flexible by nature
• A positive demeanor and good verbal communication skills are required

Physical Requirements

• The ability to stand or extended periods of time
• The ability to climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously
• The physical ability to occasionally climb on a ladder to heights in excess of three feet
• The physical ability to frequently crouch, push/pull, squat and work above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine
• The physical ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of weight both on flat surfaces and up and down stairs

Please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references on Interfolio.

Compensation: $25-$27/hour
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

About Bard College

Building on a 150-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the world, and to meet broader student needs.Now, approximately 2,000 undergraduates study in Annandale and more than 200 graduate students study in Bard programs, plus nearly 1,000 students in our early colleges. Total enrollment for Bard College and its global affiliates is approximately 5,000 students. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders.

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