Housekeeper

KW Property Management Careers•Miami, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains the clean and neat appearance of assigned areas in a residential environment, primarily cleaning common and waiting areas. The role includes reporting problems and maintenance items to supervisors or the Building Maintenance Department, working as part of a team, and following applicable State, Federal, and Company safety precautions. The schedule is determined at each property or location to suit business needs and may change accordingly. The job is hourly and non-exempt. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least one year of experience managing and supervising a housekeeping department.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and their proper use.
Ability to use standard residential-building cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, and cleaning carts.
Ability to react to and address emergency situations in a timely manner.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work around chemical cleaning solutions and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to stand for extended periods; walk and climb stairs; climb ladders; crawl in small or tight spaces; stoop or kneel; lift, move, or carry up to 20 pounds; push cleaning equipment weighing up to 30 pounds; handle, finger, grasp, and feel objects and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and repeat motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Responsibilities

Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, common rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies using vacuum cleaners or shampooers.
Empty wastebaskets and ashtrays and transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
Carry toilet items and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.
Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors using brooms, mops, and powered scrubbing or waxing machines.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment, including window blinds.
Keep storage areas and carts stocked, clean, and tidy.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork; wax and polish as necessary.
Report maintenance issues, including burned-out lights, leaks, and broken equipment, to the Building Maintenance Department.
Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
Follow State, Federal, and Company safety standards and precautions, including procedures for using new equipment.
Take precautions to protect residents, guests, and property; report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for social or business functions.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
Report problems to the supervisor, including issues outside the listed responsibilities, and work cooperatively as part of a team.