Housekeeper (Housekeeping Associate - Environmental Services)

Job Summary:
The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for keeping the Community clean and safe for residents, families, team members, and visitors. He/she is also responsible for cleaning common areas and may be assigned to clean resident apartments up to and including their personal laundry, bed linens, and towels.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans Resident apartments as assigned.
• Cleans all common areas, including but not limited to: halls, landings, stairs, activity areas, lobbies, elevators, and model units.
• Cleans vacant units as assigned and as above.
• Ensures cleanliness of public restrooms.
• Maintains housekeeping and laundry carts at all times.
• Washes and dries all community laundry, using appropriate products.
• Follows the posted work schedule and arrives on time and in appropriate work attire.
• Follows all emergency procedures including when chemicals are accidently misused.
• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room and stores chemicals in accordance with proper procedures.
• Reports on-the-job injuries to the Plant Operations Director/Business Office Director.
• Communicates effectively with Housekeeping Supervisor, Plant Operations Director, and other team members.
• Advises Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Plant Operations Director when supplies are in need of reorder.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma preferred/ GED accepted
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must have organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.