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Why Rensselaer?  Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. 

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

This is a part-time position.  The executive housekeeper performs a variety of housekeeping duties for the residence of the President of Rensselaer in accordance with established standards and procedures. The executive housekeeper will periodically inventory supplies and equipment; investigate new and improved cleaning instruments and make recommendations to the House manager.  Candidates must be comfortable with dogs, as the home is pet-friendly with two resident dogs, and occasional pets from visitors and family.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated stable work history is required, along with
• One year experience in professional/residential cleaning services including training to operate cleaning machines

• Valid US driver license preferred

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Representative Duties Cleans floors, washes windows, cleans, dusts, and polishes indoor surfaces (door panels, and sills, walls, etc.) Cleans, sanitizes, and replenishes bathrooms. Does dishes, puts away groceries, takes out the trash. Does laundry and provides cleaning services during special events held at President’s residence.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions, use cleaning materials manuals, operate power equipment, and handle sanitizing agents.
• Ability to ensure privacy, confidentiality and discretion in all interactions at the President’s residence
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with other employees, faculty, and students in campus community
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic

Shift

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $20.00 - $22.15

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.