Housekeeper (FT)

APS Hire•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Services Technicians (Housekeeper) serve with the responsibility for upholding the health and safety of the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Campus and occupants by ensuring proper sanitation and a clean internal and external environment. This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with a compensation of $15.91/hour. The role requires flexibility to work a rotating schedule any day of the week, including holidays and weekends. Team members are expected to exhibit a sincere love of Christ, adhere to The Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Code of Ethics, and demonstrate a genuine interest in the safety and well-being of guests and team members. Understanding of volunteer engagement and the ability to utilize volunteers in daily tasks is also important. Strong work ethic, listening, written, and verbal communication skills are essential, as is attention to detail and organizational skills. The position requires a basic knowledge of general cleaning procedures, working knowledge of janitorial equipment and chemicals, and the ability to perform general maintenance of equipment. A willingness to exceed "Mission standard" expectations and the ability to lead volunteers for engagement in daily tasks and special projects are also key. The Housekeeper is expected to cover custodial duties for the entire main campus as assigned.

Requirements

Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian walk that is evident of that love.
Willingness to adhere to The Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates a genuine interest in the safety and well-being of our guests and team members.
Understanding of volunteer engagement and ability to utilize and appreciate volunteers in daily tasks.
Strong work ethic and commitment to work as scheduled to include holidays and weekends as assigned.
Strong listening, as well as written & verbal communication skills to execute instructions, keep others informed and exhibit professionalism.
Demonstrated attention to detail/strong organizational skills to assist with multiple daily assignments and special projects.
Ambitious to exceed expectations.
A basic knowledge of general cleaning procedures.
Working knowledge of janitorial and related equipment and chemicals needed to complete janitorial duties.
Ability to perform general maintenance of equipment utilized in the department.
Exhibits a great attention to detail to maintain the cleanliness of the Mission.
Willingness to exceed “Mission standard” expectations.
Ability to lead for engagement of residential and community volunteers to complete the daily scheduled tasks, and special custodial projects.
Expected to cover custodial duties for the entire main campus as assigned.
Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling.
Lift up to 35 pounds; not repetitive.
Frequent contact with hazardous cleaning materials.
Temperatures may vary depending on activity/events; indoor/outdoor exposure.
Noise levels may vary depending on activity/event and/or location.
Consistently - Communicating with others to exchange information.
Frequent - Moving around to accomplish a task.

Responsibilities

Upholding the health and safety of the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Campus and occupants by ensuring proper sanitation and a clean internal/external environment.
Completing tasks in a consistent and timely manner alongside of or in the absence of volunteers from the community and/or the Mission’s residential programs.
Maintaining and distributing cleaning supplies at all custodian closets located throughout the main campus.
Communicating verbally and/or electronically the status of all custodial assignments to the appropriate Ministries affected by the completion of the assignments.
Being aware of safety/security concerns and reporting to the appropriate person(s).
Sanitizing and cleaning contact surfaces, with special attention to high traffic/common areas (Infection Control).
Vacuuming carpets, sweeping/mopping floors, and finishing/buffing floors (Floor Care).
Sanitizing, cleaning, and restocking restrooms, including walls and floors (Restroom Care).
Cleaning windows and glass surfaces (Window Care).
Detailing of rooms to include dusting, windows, and floor care (Room Care).
Campus-wide trash collection and disposal.
Cleaning of reusable equipment such as wet and dry mop heads, rags, etc.
Serving to prevent the spread of illnesses and infections within the clinic, with special attention to high traffic/common areas.
Enforcing infection control procedures.
Proper disposal of biohazardous materials and medical waste from surgery and exam rooms.
Building the capacity of Rescue Mission through employee and volunteer partnership by developing and implementing high-impact, meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Completing other duties as assigned.