Housekeeper - St Monica Parish

St. Monica Catholic Parish•Converse, TX

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The main function is to perform indoor household cleaning duties to keep the parish office and rectory clean, neat and tidy. This includes vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing and laundering linen. The role also involves keeping all cleaning equipment in order and ensuring safe and sanitary storage of supplies and cleaning products. The housekeeper will provide overall cleanliness and sanitation of the parish office and rectory, bathrooms and common areas including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, washing windows and using germicides. They will perform weekly collection and laundering of linen and towels and monitor/restock toilet paper, paper towels, soaps and other products. The role also includes vacuuming and cleaning carpets/rugs weekly, disposing of trash/recycle, dusting and polishing furniture, light fixtures and baseboards weekly. Cleaning behind heavy furniture and appliances, dusting and cleaning ceiling and air vents, surface areas and counter surfaces weekly. Scrubbing sinks, basins, bathtubs, showers and toilets in bathrooms. Washing dishes and putting them away. Washing clothes, ironing, folding and putting them away for both the priest and the parochial vicar. Running errands including grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning. Cleaning glass surfaces, mirrors, counters and windows (inside and outside) for both the parish and rectory. Keeping all rectory spaces neat and tidy, including the garage. Cleaning, maintaining, disinfecting and storing all equipment at the end of the shift. Reporting repairs and replacements needed, responding appropriately to resident's special requests, and observing and reporting any potential safety hazards. Adherence to safety and hygiene guidelines and OSHA standards is required.

Requirements

Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in cleaning including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.
Laundry and general home organization.
Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 25 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, stand and move frequently.
Knowledge of proper use and disposal of cleaning products.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
Must be trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform indoor household cleaning duties to keep the parish office and rectory clean, neat and tidy.
Vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing and laundering linen.
Keeping all cleaning equipment in order and ensuring safe and sanitary storage of supplies and cleaning products.
Provide overall cleanliness and sanitation of the parish office and rectory, bathrooms and common areas including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, washing windows and using germicides.
Perform weekly collection and laundering of linen and towels and monitor/restock toilet paper, paper towels, soaps and other products.
Vacuum and clean carpet/rugs weekly to include shampoo or stain removal of carpet/rugs.
Dispose of trash/recycle from trash cans into outside containers.
Dust and polish furniture, light fixtures and baseboards weekly.
Clean behind heavy furniture such as dressers, sofas, and beds monthly.
Clean behind appliances such as dryers, washers, stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators at least annually.
Dust and clean ceiling and air vents, surface areas and counter surfaces weekly.
Scrub sinks, basins, bathtubs, showers and toilets in bathrooms.
Wash dishes and put them away.
Wash clothes, iron, fold and put them away for both the priest and the parochial vicar.
Run errands including grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning.
Clean glass surfaces, mirror, counters and windows (inside and outside) for both the parish and rectory.
Keep all rectory spaces neat and tidy, including the garage.
Clean, maintain, disinfect and store all equipment at the end of the shift.
Report repairs and replacements needed, when encountered.
Respond appropriately to resident's special requests.
Observe and report any potential safety hazards.
Adhere to safety and hygiene guidelines and OSHA standard.