Housekeeper

PROMESA R.H.C.F.•New York, NY

23d•$0 - $21

About The Position

A housekeeper provides professional cleaning services in domestic or commercial settings and performs basic upkeep. The role is responsible for ensuring assigned areas are clean, neat, and tidy. Duties may be modified, expanded, or assigned over time, and other housekeeping duties within the scope and nature of the position may be requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of maintenance or cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and follow cleaning schedules.
Identify and use appropriate cleaning equipment, cleaning solutions, and utility carts.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish furnishings, mirrors, room or bathroom fixtures, appliances, cabinets, and heating or cooling systems.
Clean assigned work areas by using methods such as sanitizing, dusting, polishing, mopping, vacuuming, and sweeping.
Use proper floor-cleaning techniques, including sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping, and vacuuming.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using appropriate cleaning or disinfecting solutions.
Dispose of recyclable, regulated, and regular medical waste in the proper containers and place containers in the appropriate location for municipal refuse pickup.
Remove and replace trash-can liners as needed.
Replace or replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, and trash-can liners in assigned work areas.
Perform terminal cleaning in preparation for new occupancy.
Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures for isolation rooms or areas in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures.
Perform duties in an orderly and safe manner, using proper signs and equipment-safety procedures to prevent accidents.
Perform other housekeeping duties within the scope and nature of the position as requested.