Lobby Janitor

For nearly 80 years, Sandy Cove Ministries has been a place where millions of people have connected with God and each other.

We offer year-round signature programs designed to uplift and strengthen individuals and families, including summer vacation packages and a day camp for kids. We also contract with ministries and organizations, helping them create their own impactful retreats and events on our property.

All of this happens at our breathtaking location on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. With 150 guest rooms in our lodge and 220 beautiful acres, we offer guests authentic hospitality and the rest and renewal they crave.

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Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking a full-time Lobby Janitor to join our team.

Position Summary: Provide cleaning and sanitization for the public bathrooms, general hallways, and lobby areas at Sandy Cove through generalized cleaning efforts to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff.

General Purpose: To maintain clean and sanitary bathrooms and lobby areas to create a welcoming environment for guests and staff so that they can continue to connect with God and each other.

Role Qualifications:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Hospitable attitude
• At least 18 years of age

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Professionally clean general lobby areas, hallways, public bathrooms, administrative offices, exercise rooms, and TV rooms using proper sanitary procedures.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop areas (depending on the type of flooring)
• Dust furniture and clear any signs of cobwebs or accumulation dust
• Restock appropriate rooms with paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and fresh towels
• Clean mirrors and windows to ensure they are clear and free of spots/marks
• Remove all trash from areas and wipe down trash cans as needed
• Wipe down gym equipment with proper sanitization techniques
• Remove trash from housekeeping and take it to the dumpsters
• Clean outside mats and entrances
• Vacuum and wipe down stairwells and railings once a week
• Remove trash and recycling by copy machine & mailroom
• Perform carpet cleaning, using the host machine, when needed
• Notified Housekeeping manager or submitted maintenance tickets for new light bulbs in hallways, or other maintenance issues inside.
• Help change filters in guest rooms and vacuum covers.
• Clean bathroom exhaust fans in restrooms and guest rooms
• Clean light panels in elevators
• Clean cobwebs, ceiling fans in cabins, exhaust fans, and ac/heater units in cabins.
• Clean Chandeliers in Chesapeake Lodge
• Stock supplies on shelfs and in areas where supplies are kept
• Help to prepare towels and trash on Mondays from rooms on unavailable days.
• Assist with laundry as needed by sorting, washing, drying, and folding all linens used for guest rooms
• Assist with Housekeep responsibilities as needed
• Perform any other reasonable task assigned

Essential skills and experience:

• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment and to use cleaning supplies
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Willingness to meet the needs of the guests during their stay

Reporting to this position: None

Physical demands of work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be on their feet walking or standing for a vast majority of the time. Along with those requirements, the position will need to use hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, push, and pull for extended periods. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Work environment: While performing the duties of this position, the noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. This position may be exposed to cleaning chemicals.

Compensation : Minimum: $15.00/hr. | Maximum: $18.00/hr.

Full-Time Employee Benefits : Health Insurance (Individual and Family), Dental Insurance, Life, LTD, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with employer match, service awards, meal privileges, tuition reimbursement, attend Sandy cove events free and discounted lodging for staff and immediate family.

Learn more about Sandy Cove by visiting www.sandycove.org.