- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for St. Mary’s residents, staff, and visitors.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and servicing assigned areas in the Home.
B. The Housekeeper will perform routine and repetitive tasks on a continuous schedule, performing assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner, at times in the face of frequent
interruptions.
C. Performs the following tasks daily, or as instructed:
1. Wet mops bathrooms and wipes off baseboards
2. Empties wastepaper baskets/trash cans
3. Cleans mirrors
4. Polishes or dusts all furniture
5. Cleans bathroom fixtures thoroughly
6. Vacuums any carpets in assigned area
7. Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion
8. Replenishes supplies of soap, toothpaste, etc.
9 Keeps utility storage rooms in order
10. Checks corners on the ceilings to keep cob webs under control
11. Cleans windows and glass doors
12. Dusts and cleans all televisions
13. Cleans conference rooms, Board Room, lounges, and break room
14. Keeps mop buckets clean
15 As needed, responds to special cleaning requests from supervisor,
Nursing staff or other departments
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Skills/Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Incumbent must have visual acuity with ability to read and follow written or verbal instructions; must be able to use the time clock.
B. Training and Experience: Experience in cleaning commercial space is preferred.
Incumbents must complete new hire orientation before being assigned on the schedule.
C. Job Knowledge: Requires knowledge of how to use common cleaning devices, (i.e.
brooms, mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads) to keep areas clean and safe.
Knowledge of various cleaning solutions and products used in the Home is also required to avoid injury and to avoid creating an environmental hazard.
D. Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for extended, variable periods of time.
· Must be able to stoop or squat to get into positions necessary to properly clean all areas of the Home.
· Must be able to lift at least thirty-five (35) pounds independently.
E. Valid Virginia Drivers license and acceptable driving record preferred.
