Housekeeper I-1
About The Position
Performs housekeeping and cleaning activities within established guidelines and assigned areas. Maintains facility areas as clean and orderly as possible while using safe work practices, correct body mechanics, established procedures, and state regulations. Treats members of the Orchard Cove community with respect and care. The role cleans residential apartments and common areas, handles laundry and supplies, maintains housekeeping equipment, observes and reports maintenance issues, and responds to requests from residents, guests, and staff. It follows safety and infection-control procedures and may perform other housekeeping-related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Knowledge of infection-control policies.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment performance.
- Ability to communicate professionally, listen, and follow oral instructions.
- Ability to work independently after completing the training period.
- Ability to use cleaning techniques, equipment, and tools efficiently and safely.
- Ability to complete the daily schedule within the time allotted.
- Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; a hand truck must be used for items over 35 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull a housekeeping cart, mop and bucket, vacuum, and floor equipment, and climb a ladder to 6 or 8 feet.
- Ability to tolerate prolonged walking and standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and moving light furniture.
- Ability to work with exposure to chemicals, medical waste, and occasionally unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and concentrated hazardous chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of housekeeping experience.
- Command of English.
Responsibilities
- Clean member apartments according to written assignments and remain in assigned areas, assisting other associates as necessary or directed.
- Conduct “flipper check.”
- Wash, dust, polish, vacuum, and sweep apartment areas.
- Clean sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, mirrors, and windows according to prescribed sanitary standards.
- Sort and wash laundry using machines.
- Empty and clean trash cans.
- Clean common areas according to written assignments, including restrooms, the lobby, Front Desk, elevators, and commons areas.
- Remove debris and trash from the building frontage, driveways, and common areas indoors and outdoors.
- Empty ashtrays and urns.
- Periodically check and restock toilet paper, soap, hand towels, and other supplies in common area restrooms.
- Arrange lobby sofa cushions properly.
- Clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
- Observe and report maintenance issues.
- Listen and respond to resident, guest, and staff requests and inquiries.
- Stock and clean the storage area for equipment and supplies.
- Maintain equipment used to perform duties.
- Follow safety and infection-control procedures.
- Perform other housekeeping-related tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
