Housekeeper

Description

Position Title: Housekeeper

Department: Plant Operations/Maintenance

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Supervisor: Director of Hospitality Services/Building Engineer

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of assigned apartments and common areas.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties: Must be willing and able to do the following:

• Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, such as: vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all cleared flat surfaces.
• Performs general housekeeping duties of hallways and common areas as directed by supervisor.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.
• Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Always maintains resident confidentiality.
• Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.

Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.

Ability to lift 30 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the workday.
• Must be able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching and stretching.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances.
• Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals.