Lead Housekeeper, Anchorage Pioneer Anchorage, AK

Job Description

The Lead Housekeeper physically carries out and assists in directing the activities of those involved in providing a variety of industrial housekeeping and laundry services. This position will support the Anchorage Pioneer Home in Anchorage, AK.

• Performs all duties required of a housekeeper and/or laundry attendant.
• Responsible for meeting all of the obligations required of assigned employees.
• Help direct and guide assigned housekeeping and janitorial employees.
• Help train new staff and provide ongoing training to existing staff. Regularly conducts, replaces, and disperses assigned inventories.
• Regularly conduct inspections to maintain the quality of provided services.
• Coordinates associated equipment care and maintenance.
• Help conduct safety meetings and ensure daily operations follow company and client safety requirements.
• Ensure all quality standards and work procedures for staff are met.
• Assist in resolving minor maintenance or client emergencies as they occur or take steps to permanently address them.
• Assist employees in the resolution of work-related difficulties.
• Identifies, resolves, or appropriately reports site’s safety hazards.
• Assist in having all available required Haz Com documentation.
• Have a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the associate handbook.
• This position physically carries out as well as helps direct the activities of those involved in providing services.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of directly related experience that demonstrates knowledge of housekeeping duties or supervision of employees.
• This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. Successful candidates must be able to provide immunization records for this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job.
• The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Weather:
Indoors:
Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)

Noise level:
Moderate

Office conditions:
Pace of work environment:
Medium

Customer Interaction:
High

Description of environment:
This is an assisted living setting

Physical requirements:

Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel:
None

• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.