Camp Head Housekeeper & Laundress (3855)

THE SALVATION ARMY

46d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Plans, schedules, instructs, supervises, and monitors the day-to-day general housekeeping of the camp facilities; ensures all rooms and offices are well maintained and cleaned; ensures all housekeeping equipment remains in proper working order and in compliance with standard operating procedures and safety standards; maintains an inventory of all Salvation Army cleaning supplies. Leads other camp housekeepers in the proper methods and procedures for performing housekeeping work; cleans bedrooms, washes, stores and distributes linens; ensures the cleanliness of the camp daily.

Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Some physical requirements of the Camp Head Housekeeper/Laundress position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate housekeeping equipment and perform housekeeping activities.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.
• Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
• Three years’ experience performing housekeeping work with at least one year lead worker or supervisory experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ experience performing housekeeping work with at least one year lead worker or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of housekeeping personnel; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Inspects and cleans buildings and grounds daily to ensure the floors, walls, stairwells, walkways, halls, windows, bathrooms, offices, trash cans, etc., are clean and well-maintained.
• Reports maintenance problems and repairs to the Camp Manager.
• Supervises and monitors the washing and drying of linens and/or donated clothing; Reports needed repairs for washers and dryers.
• Stocks and maintains inventory of all linens, towels, janitorial supplies, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees