Housekeeper

Adelante Career•Artesia, NM

18d•$18

About The Position

General Description of Duties : Position is responsible for performing various housekeeping and administrative duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Crew Lead. Duties include but are not limited to: Cleans rooms and other premises of facility, by performing any combination of the following tasks; dusts and cleans blinds, furniture, and other surfaces; sorts, counts, folds, marks, and carries linens. Turns mattresses and makes beds; moves and arranges furniture and hangs drapes; cleans and polishes metalwork and porcelain bathroom fixtures; spot-cleans walls and windows; empties wastebaskets and removes trash; removes soiled linens for laundering; and replenishes room supplies. Report any needed repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures and buildings to supervisor. Complies with all security procedures associated with entry to a secure facility. May provide direct services to adult with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Must pass a drug screening and a government background check, and have reliable transportation.
Must be able to work with and around various cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, carry laundry bundles, lift 25 lbs. and operate required equipment continuously.
Must be able to squat, reach above shoulder(s), kneel, push, and pull, frequently.
Must be able to crawl, climb 5 ft., crouch, and balance occasionally.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred with post high school training in the field of housekeeping operations preferred.
Three (3) years general work experience preferred.
Have the ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
Bi-lingual preferred.
Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleans rooms and other premises of facility
Dusts and cleans blinds, furniture, and other surfaces
Sorts, counts, folds, marks, and carries linens
Turns mattresses and makes beds
Moves and arranges furniture and hangs drapes
Cleans and polishes metalwork and porcelain bathroom fixtures
Spot-cleans walls and windows
Empties wastebaskets and removes trash
Removes soiled linens for laundering
Replenishes room supplies
Report any needed repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures and buildings to supervisor
Complies with all security procedures associated with entry to a secure facility
May provide direct services to adult with developmental disabilities