Housekeeper (HLC)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Facility Housekeeper, you will ensure a clean and safe environment of the facility while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out. This role involves overseeing general cleaning, maintaining restrooms, operating laundry equipment, cleaning office areas, and managing community service workers under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. You will also utilize cleaning equipment, maintain organized storage areas, and assist the Maintenance Supervisor with various tasks. The position requires maintaining attendance, communicating appropriately with leadership, attending meetings, contributing to a positive work environment, demonstrating teamwork, and assisting other departments as needed. A professional demeanor must be maintained at all times, and other tasks may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Two years direct care experience
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
Must demonstrate knowledge and competence in using equipment for Housekeeping
If in recovery, must demonstrate at least one years of sobriety with evidence of emotional and social stability.

Responsibilities

Oversee general cleaning throughout the facility
Clean and stock public area restrooms in facility
Operate commercial laundry equipment as necessary
Clean office areas and empty trash as needed
Provide oversight and feedback to leadership as needed for non-employee’s performance (volunteers, etc.)
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, coordinate community service workers, keep track of participants’ time worked, and prepare reports as needed
Utilize cleaning equipment for floors and/or carpet (i.e., buffer, vacuum, broom, mop, etc.)
Maintain organized storage and work areas
Work overtime with authorized approval to ensure coverage of facility operations
Maintain attendance in accordance with facility guidelines
Assist Maintenance Supervisor
Cross train to additional task as directed
Communicate appropriately to leadership
Attend monthly in-service meetings and staff meetings as needed
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate teamwork
Assist other departments as needed or directed
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Other tasks as assigned by leadership