Housekeeper (1887 - Newport News, Virginia)

Drucker and Falk LLC•Newport News, VA

8d•$14 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping the community clean and neat, including areas such as offices, model units, the clubhouse, lobbies, laundry room, common areas, and grounds. The Housekeeper works under the supervision of the Property Manager and Service Manager. The role includes preparing vacant units for occupancy, maintaining the clubhouse and common areas, and caring for and tracking property or company supplies and equipment. The Housekeeper is expected to respond courteously and efficiently, report unusual circumstances and observed deficiencies, and follow OSHA standards, company safety policies, and community policies. Other duties may be assigned if they can be performed safely. The position requires a working knowledge of building maintenance, the ability to work independently, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. No formal training is required. Required equipment includes a mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaning equipment, buffer, and stepladder. The role involves standing and being on one’s feet for 66% to 100% of the time, along with other physical activities described in the posting. The position offers growth potential, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, health, dental, and life insurance, and 401(k) participation.

Requirements

Working knowledge of building maintenance.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness to learn.
Excellent communication skills.
No formal training required.
Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and/or hear.
Frequently sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Be on feet for 66% to 100% of the time.
Use a mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaning equipment, buffer, and stepladder.

Responsibilities

Obtain lists of vacant units requiring immediate cleaning and prospective checkouts to prepare work assignments.
Prepare vacant units for occupancy.
Maintain the clubhouse and common areas of property buildings daily.
Care for, maintain, and inventory supplies and equipment owned by the property or management company.
Clean and polish lighting fixtures, solid surfaces, and trim; clean restrooms, lobbies, elevators, and stairways.
Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
Respond courteously and efficiently at all times.
Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies.
Maintain thorough knowledge of management company and property community policies.
Report defects or deficiencies observed during the workday to the Property Manager so necessary repairs can be ordered.
Perform other duties or job functions that can be performed safely as required or deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.