Housekeeping Associate

Location: Indianapolis

Position Description Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need. Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission Ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.

Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Job Title:

Housekeeping Associate Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Guest Services Manager Full or Part-time:
Part-Time Team:
Shelter for Men

Position Summary:

Provides excellent and consistent housekeeping care at Wheeler Mission Ministries' shelter and resident facilities for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Indianapolis community. The facilities have a variety of layouts that include kitchens, dining rooms, residential areas, sleeping spaces, orientation rooms, etc. Facilities team members must be familiar with all spaces to cover facility and housekeeping needs for the Ministry. Some weekend or evening work will be required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Brief description of duties in order of priority

Key Area:
Cleaning of facilities:

General cleaning and sanitation of floors, restrooms, shower rooms, and glass/windows. This includes but is not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning sinks, showers, toilets, windows, and mirrors, and picking up daily debris.

Laundry, including bed linens

Cleans outside of facilities including shoveling/salting snow as needed.

Key Area:
General Maintenance:

Perform general maintenance including replacing light bulbs or filters and making minor repairs to walls, painting, or flooring as needed.

Must watch for facility or equipment malfunctions and report any facility issues to their supervisor immediately.

Key Area:
Other Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor in order to maintain safe, clean, and functional facilities l occasionally travel to and work in other WM facilities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position has no direct reports but may be asked to assist in the supervision of volunteers.

Competencies Required Unique for this job Unique for this jobFor managers of people

Adaptability

Problem Solving Guest/Customer Focus Detail Orientation Action Orientation

Timeliness

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/

Experience:

Ability to understand basic instructions regarding cleaning requirements.

Demonstrated high standards for cleaning and ability to meet Wheeler housekeeping standards.

Must be able to identify issues such as broken equipment, maintenance needs, or guest complaints, and take appropriate actions to address them.
1+ years of successful, recent work experience, demonstrating dependability and a strong work ethic.

Flexibility to work in other WM facilities, work varied hours, and evening or weekend work

High school diploma or HSE, preferredA valid Indiana Driver’s License and ability to be insured by WM’s auto-insurance policy, preferred

Required Knowledge Areas for Success:

Wheeler cleaning standards

Hazardous material safety requirements

Equipment handling including power sprayers, mowers, snow blowers, industrial washers and dryers

Technical/Software Knowledge:

Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including email, Word, and Share Point Basic  Proficiency in Pay Com Mission Alignment:

Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible Adherence to WM Employee Policies Alignment with WM Core Values:

Christ-Centered Purpose Faithful Stewardship Excellence Grace  and Truth

Physical Requirements:

To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be able to:

Remain standing for long periods of time and walk consistently throughout the day Ascend and descend stairs multiple times a day.

Operate relevant tools and equipment to perform daily tasks.

Other Requirements for Employment…