Housekeeper

PURPOSE OF JOB AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The primary purpose of the housekeeping staff is to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community and Home Office including but not limited to unoccupied units, public restrooms, offices, and common areas.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES.

• Performs the day-to-day housekeeping functions in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and as assigned by supervision.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies; reports all hazardous equipment or conditions and accidents/incidents to the supervisor, no matter how minor they may be.
• Keeps the Regional Maintenance Supervisor informed regarding any unusual incidents or issues regarding residents, team members, or the community.
• Clean offices, hallways, lobbies, lounges, and property common areas.
• Cleans walls, windows, handrails, ceiling fans and overhead lights, air vents, and baseboards by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.; keeps all windows, cabinets, doors, mirrors, smudge free and clean.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming.
• Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Cleans/dusts furniture, windows, counters, shelving, woodwork, walls and ceilings, and light fixtures.
• Clean/disinfect lavatories, toilets, clean/polish bathroom fixtures, replenishes disposable supplies such as toilet paper, towels, soap.
• Empty garbage containers as well as recyclable containers.
• Keeps all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, closets, and carts clean and uncluttered throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of all supply needs and issues of concern.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and other Company personnel.
• Perform all job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand label directions on cleaning products
• Must be able to use common housecleaning implements.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials such as: detergents, disinfectants and polishes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Capable of working long days frequently.
• Physically able to operate cleaning equipment.
• Must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle, possess valid driver's license and auto insurance, and meet company driving requirements.
• Capable of pushing, pulling, or lifting to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.
• Additional physical demands include: being outside/walking across property in various weather conditions, on feet for an extended period, walking up and downstairs, climbing a ladder, and performing duties that require manual dexterity.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, chemicals,