Housekeeper, Heavy Duty

Churchill Downs•Henderson, KY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world's most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility . www.ChurchillDowns.com. JOB SUMMARY A Heavy Duty Cleaner maintains a clean environment for Ellis Park and related facilities. Reports to Custodial Supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under supervision perform heavy duty custodial duties such as, but not limited to: High dusting; vacuuming; scrubbing; mopping; disposing of trash; power washing restrooms; stripping, waxing and buff floors; cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, doors, carpet, upholstery; and cleaning other furnishings. Comply with custodial department standard operating procedures. Responsible for preventative maintenance of custodial equipment, and cleaning of equipment. Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit). Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests' names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests. Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings, providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events. At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with Ellis Park personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors). Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays. Maintain all heavy floor equipment and supplies applicable to floor cleaning requirements. Report equipment repair requirements to the custodial supervisor. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. Duties may not be exclusively floor/carpet maintenance in nature.

Requirements

Use of wand extractor, buffer, chariot extractor, chariot vacuum, burnisher, vacuum back pack, and high lift/scissor lift (manual and electric).
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Relevant work experience preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Requires balancing/climbing, bending over, crawling, crouching/stooping, hearing, kneeling, reaching overhead, sitting, standing, talking, turning/twisting walking and repetitive use of hands 51-100% of the time.
Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 1-25 lbs. 51 to 100% of the time.
Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 25-50+ lbs. 25 to 50% of the time.
Solve problems, organize, plan, make decisions, interpret data and read 51% to 100% of the time.
Write 1-24% of the time
The job is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to loud noises and fumes

Responsibilities

Under supervision perform heavy duty custodial duties such as, but not limited to: High dusting; vacuuming; scrubbing; mopping; disposing of trash; power washing restrooms; stripping, waxing and buff floors; cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, doors, carpet, upholstery; and cleaning other furnishings.
Comply with custodial department standard operating procedures.
Responsible for preventative maintenance of custodial equipment, and cleaning of equipment.
Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests' names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests.
Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings, providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events.
At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with Ellis Park personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
Maintain all heavy floor equipment and supplies applicable to floor cleaning requirements.
Report equipment repair requirements to the custodial supervisor.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. Duties may not be exclusively floor/carpet maintenance in nature.