Housekeeper

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING•Hollywood, FL

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About The Position

KW Property Management & Consulting is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to ensure the cleanliness and neat appearance of assigned areas in a residential setting. The role primarily involves cleaning common and waiting areas, maintaining supplies and equipment, reporting maintenance concerns and other issues to supervisors, and responding to emergency maintenance requests as needed. Teamwork and support for the company’s mission and GREAT values—including respect, enthusiasm, accountability, and trustworthiness—are expected in daily work. Duties and the work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the property or community. The position is hourly and non-exempt. Housekeepers work around chemical cleaning solutions and may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a housekeeper, janitor, or porter in a residential building.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and their proper use.
Ability to use standard residential-building cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, cleaning carts, carpet-cleaning machines, and blowers.
Ability to react to and address emergency situations in a timely manner.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl in small or tight spaces, stoop or kneel, and lift, move, or carry up to 20 pounds.
Ability to push cleaning equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to handle, finger, grasp, and feel objects and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and repeat motions with 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, shampooers, or other special equipment.
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.
Keep storage areas and carts stocked, clean, and tidy.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, and wax or 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.
Take precautions to protect residents, guests, and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for social or business functions.
Use new equipment properly and follow safety procedures before operating it.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
Work as a team and practice the company’s GREAT values in daily activities.