Housekeeper - Part Time

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs routine custodial cleaning tasks and sets up tables and chairs for events in assigned areas of public buildings. The work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Duties take place in public buildings and involve electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may present related hazards. Some travel between job sites may be involved, and on-call or weekend work may be required. The position is part time, with work hours of 5:00 am to 9:00 am and a starting hourly wage of $18.00–$21.73, depending on experience (DOE). The role also includes routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies, general building maintenance and minor repairs, and event setup and equipment breakdown. The employee may serve as a backup for the Housekeeping Supervisor or monitor and assign tasks to community service workers. Work must follow County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for cleaning and maintaining public buildings.
Knowledge of preparing and appropriately using cleaning agents on varied surface types, including proper disposal of chemical cleaning agents.
Familiarity with floor-care methods, including hot-water carpet extraction, mechanical and chemical stripping of waxed floors, and spot cleaning.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with colleagues and the public and communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately and consistently and to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate powered custodial equipment, including vacuums, strippers, buffers, auto-scrubbers, water extraction machinery, and power washers.
Ability to become certified in safe handling and disposal of blood-borne pathogens.
Ability to use hand-cleaning tools such as brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters.
Ability to lift and manipulate objects safely and climb ladders as needed.
Ability to obtain certification in carpet cleaning using approved Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) methods and procedures.
Valid Idaho driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Must successfully complete a background investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Speech, hearing, vision, mobility, and physical reflexes sufficient to perform the described duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform routine daily custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, ensuring sanitation, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
Strip and wax floors and shampoo carpets according to a regular maintenance schedule.
Empty trash receptacles and dispose of trash in dumpsters.
Clean and polish brass, mirrors, wood, and other reflective or decorative surfaces.
Wash walls, windows, and other surface areas.
Clean spills, spot-clean carpets, and remove graffiti.
Perform routine maintenance on custodial equipment and supplies.
Perform general building maintenance and minor repairs as required.
Set up events and break down equipment before and after events.
May serve as backup for the Housekeeping Supervisor.
May monitor and assign tasks to community service workers.
Follow County policies, procedures, and safety practices while performing work duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.