BEDMAKER

at  Pembroke College Cambridge

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: The Housekeeper Collect cleaning stores as required and
ensure they are locked away
Responsible for: Cleaning of student rooms, appropriately at the end of the day.
communal areas, Fellows’ rooms and guest Undertake any other related duties that
rooms according to instructions given by arise from the nature and character of
Senior Supervisor. the post.
Location: Pembroke College and Hostels. Skills:
Ability to understand and follow written
Main Duties and Responsibilities: and oral instruction and to communicate
Clean student rooms, communal areas, with Fellows, students, staff and College
Fellow’s rooms and guest rooms. guests.
Dispose of rubbish and recycling. Methodical and thorough in all tasks
Notify team supervisor of any repairs undertaken.
required to broken furniture and fixings, Ability to achieve and maintain a high
curtain fittings, etc. standard or hygiene and cleanliness in all
Check for and report to team supervisor room allocated.
any carpet/curtain cleaning or damage Willingness to adopt a flexible approach
repair requirements. to tasks.
Report immediately to team supervisor or Observant and able to report/follow-up
the Linen Rom team, and before leaving on any areas of concern.
the College, any gas, electricity, plumbing Ability to work with and cover for other
or carpentry maintenance requirements. members of the staff team during periods
Inform the Housekeeper of any concerns of absence.
regarding student behaviour. Perform other related duties as required,
Return keys to their correct place before in order to ensure the provision of an
departing at the end of the shift. effective and efficient service across all
Provide cover during periods of absence. College properties at all times.

ACHIEVEMENTS/EDUCATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Educated to High School level or Experience working in a similar
equivalent. environment.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/TRAINING

Good organisational skills.
Good communication and
interpersonal skills.

To assist the College Housekeeper in
helping to ensure that the highest
possible standard of housekeeping is
achieved throughout all College
buildings and grounds.