Housekeeper-11-037- SC/Bell Shelter

Salvation Army Careers•Bell, CA

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for washing, drying, sorting, folding, transporting, and distributing linens and residents’ clothes. The role also includes janitorial work assigned by the Facility Manager, maintaining laundry equipment and supply inventories, and communicating maintenance or supply needs to the appropriate managers. The Housekeeper must communicate professionally with staff and residents, follow safety procedures, and use protective equipment when necessary. The position requires availability for emergency on-call work and openness to working evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work takes place in laundry, housekeeping, and janitorial environments and may require working indoors or outdoors according to operational needs. Physical activities include walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive tasks. The role requires safely and independently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least two years of previous laundry or janitorial experience, specifically in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification prior to employment.
Must be TB-cleared prior to hire.
Good time-management and communication skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally and respectfully with clients and staff.
Ability to lift 20 pounds consistently.
Ability to safely and independently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Must be available for emergency on-call work and open to working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Sort linens and treat stains.
Load laundry into washers and add specified cleaning agents.
Dry laundry as directed.
Sort, fold, or hang clean, dry items.
Transport and distribute linens and residents’ clothes.
Maintain an inventory of cleaning, linen, and laundry supplies and communicate supply needs to the General Manager.
Maintain laundry equipment and inform the Facilities Manager of maintenance needs.
Perform additional laundry services when necessary.
Perform janitorial work assigned by the Facility Manager.
Use protective equipment when necessary and follow safety procedures.
Communicate professionally with staff and residents.
Be available for emergency on-call work.