Housekeeper, FT Day
About The Position
The Housekeeper performs housekeeping and cleaning activities in assigned areas according to established standards and supports John Knox Village’s mission, values, and service and hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. The associate completes training hours as required by policy and may be assigned to any area of the Village, including care centers, memory care, resident units, common areas, clubhouses, administrative offices, and other campus locations. The position involves cleaning and preparing rooms and living areas, maintaining bathrooms and utility spaces, sanitizing equipment and fixtures, replenishing supplies, handling waste and recycling, and maintaining floors and carpets. Associates keep checklists, report needed work orders, follow safety requirements, and may help serve meals if assigned to VCC Housekeeping. Village Housekeeping Associates travel to different job locations using a car. The work may involve indoor and outdoor conditions, slick walking surfaces, noise, vibrations, fumes, dust, and other atmospheric conditions. Associates may work in confined spaces, be exposed to infectious diseases, and work around individuals with challenged mental capacities. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, climbing, driving, bending, crouching, reaching, rotating, and continuous standing or walking. Frequent supervision is provided by the Manager Village Housekeeping or Housekeeping Coordinator; the role gives no supervision.
Requirements
- Education typically acquired through a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate using simple sentences, paragraphs, and correspondence.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
- Village Housekeeping Associates in the Float Pool must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
- A Class E or equivalent license is required for associates assigned to drive a JKV vehicle.
- Post-offer background check and health screening required.
Responsibilities
- Keep John Knox Village premises clean and orderly.
- Clean and prepare rooms or living areas after resident dismissal, transfer, move-in, or move-out.
- Wash beds and mattresses and replace soiled linens, curtains, or privacy cubicle drapes.
- Maintain clean and orderly bathrooms, utility rooms, and storage rooms; take inventory and replenish supplies as needed.
- Clean and sanitize equipment, furniture, fixtures, windows, and bathrooms.
- Dust furniture and equipment, polish metalwork, wash windows, door panels, and windowsills, and empty wastebaskets.
- Transport trash to the proper bin or recycling area.
- Clean and polish light fixtures and kitchen appliances, and attend to other areas needing attention.
- Wash vents and clean them with detailed accuracy using toothbrushes and razor blades.
- Mop and vacuum floors and carpet to maintain clean walking areas.
- Transport cleaning disinfectants, vacuums, mops, small equipment, and tools.
- Maintain checklists of completed work and report necessary work orders to a supervisor.
- Submit and follow up on work orders for areas needing Maintenance attention.
- Help serve meals in the Main Dining Area if assigned to VCC Housekeeping.
- Travel by car to different job locations if working as a Village Housekeeping Associate.
- Adhere to safety regulations and requirements.
- Complete other assigned responsibilities as warranted by business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
