Housekeeper/Maintenance

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING•West Palm Beach, FL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper/Maintenance employee is responsible for maintaining the clean and neat appearance of all assigned areas. This role also involves reporting any problems to the supervisor, including issues not explicitly listed in the responsibilities. Teamwork is expected, and the scope of duties may change at any time at the supervisor's discretion. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years experience working in the role of housekeeper, janitor, or porter for a residential building.
At least one year experience in managing and supervising a housekeeping department.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and how to properly use them.
Ability to use standard cleaning equipment within a residential building; vacuum cleaner, floor polisher, cleaning cart, etc.
Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, common rooms (party room, children’s play room, fitness center) and other work areas to meet health standards.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
Carry toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
Report any and all maintenance items that include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Building Maintenance Department.
Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
Dust window blinds.
Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
Prepare rooms for meetings, and arrange decorations, and furniture for social or business functions.
Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.