Housekeeper- Temporary

Archdiocese of San Antonio•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

The Housekeeper provides daily cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance services for people living in Assumption Seminary. The role is temporary, part-time, and scheduled for 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The position reports to the Pastor and is classified as non-exempt/hourly. The Housekeeper maintains cleanliness across seminary buildings, including offices, resident suites, student rooms, guest rooms, chapels, bathrooms, and meeting spaces. The role also supports staff and faculty cleaning requests, replenishes supplies, organizes cleaning equipment, and communicates maintenance needs. Employees are expected to follow safety protocols, protect confidential information, adhere to the Code of Conduct and Faith and Moral requirements, and contribute to the organization’s mission and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

At least two years of cleaning experience, including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.
Sufficient education and literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment use.
Thorough understanding of safety hazards and the proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and guests.
Good interpersonal skills and a polite, courteous demeanor toward staff and visitors.
Ability to be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and effective working independently and as part of a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with computer software and Microsoft Office applications.
A solid grasp of cleaning and organizing.

Responsibilities

Dust, sweep, mop, wax, and vacuum offices, resident suites, student rooms, guest rooms, chapels, bathrooms, and meeting spaces in Assumption Seminary buildings.
Develop and follow cleaning schedules to maintain the cleanliness of the seminary.
Communicate with management about issues or problem areas.
Collaborate with staff and faculty to address cleaning needs and requests.
Restock and replace cleaning supplies in areas such as bathrooms and meeting spaces.
Sanitize and disinfect frequently used areas, including doors and tables.
Dispose of waste from seminary buildings in the designated pickup area.
Organize cleaning closets and carts.
Notify the maintenance or facilities department of needed repairs or maintenance.
Follow safety training and protocols and take precautions to protect the safety and well-being of self and others.
Protect confidential information obtained through work with the organization.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Faith and Moral requirements.
Take a solution-oriented approach and support collaboration and commitment to the organization’s Mission and Vision.
Perform other duties as assigned.