Housekeeping Staff - Weekend Shift

Rogerson Brand•Norton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the general cleaning of the building and operation of laundry facilities. The position requires maintenance and safe operation of cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, carpet spotters, sweepers, washers, and dryers. The staff member will regularly clean or replace filter bags, lint filters, and belts, and recognize and report problems with equipment operation. This role involves working closely with the Maintenance Assistant to carry out a vigorous cleaning schedule and perform routine maintenance procedures, while maintaining a high standard of safety, appearance, and cleanliness at all times. Duties include daily cleaning, unit turnovers, and function set-up. The role also involves attending educational programs as required, communicating effectively with other staff, completing assigned work orders, and monitoring supply inventories.

Requirements

At least 1 year of cleaning and laundry experience
Experience using and maintaining general cleaning equipment
Ability to carry out a daily cleaning schedule without close supervision
Experience working with commercial laundry equipment
Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the dementia resident/participant, and elder population
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with co-workers and residents/participants
Ability to communicate clearly to resident and staff
Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments and schedule changes
Ability to work well with geriatric population
Awareness of safety and security issues
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and organizational skills
Ability to do lifting of up to 75 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, folding garments, bedding, etc.

Responsibilities

General and cleaning of the building and operation of laundry facilities.
Maintenance and safe operation of cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaners, carpet spotters, sweepers, washers, dryers, etc.
Regularly clean or replace filter bags, lint filters, belts, etc.
Recognize and report problems with equipment operation.
Work closely with the Maintenance Assistant to carry out a vigorous cleaning schedule, and perform routine maintenance procedures.
Maintain a high standard of safety, appearance and cleanliness at all times.
Perform daily cleaning duties as well as unit turnovers (resident moves), function set up and other maintenance procedures as needed.
Care will be taken to avoid washing “dry clean only” items.
Attend educational programs as required.
Communicate well with other staff to accomplish work.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
Monitor supply inventories and report needs to the Maintenance Assistant and other duties as assigned
Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, cleaning of glass, dusting, policing of litter, general cleaning of all surfaces and fixtures
Follow CDC guidelines as it relates to cleaning and sanitation throughout the day.
Other duties as assigned.