Housekeeper

Job Summary:

The duties and responsibilities of the Housekeeper include performing the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department as assigned in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this Community; and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Physical Plant Manager, to assure that the community is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Stock carts with proper types and quantities of materials and equipment.
• Assure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored during work periods, as well as before leaving the area for breaks meals and the end of the workday.
• Discard waste and trash into proper containers and reline receptacles with plastic liners.
• Polish metal fixtures, including pay phone and water fountains.
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms.
• Pick up trash in front and back parking lots.
• Turn in and/or report all lost and found items to supervisor.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as directed or requested.
• Report scarcity of housekeeping supplies.
• Clean housekeeping equipment, carts, etc.
• Recognize and respond to the housekeeping needs of residents.
• Perform general Community housekeeping tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, waxing, etc.
• Recognize and respond to containments and potentially infectious wastes and handle them according to appropriate guidelines.
• Follow Community guidelines relative to emergency procedures, especially fire prevention and the use of fire extinguishers.
• Other duties as assigned by leader.

Education:

• It is preferred that the Housekeeper has a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalency.
• It is required that the Housekeeper has completed the 10th grade in high school.