Housekeeping; Astoria)

Housekeeping

The housekeeping person is responsible for maintaining the facility and its grounds including the sidewalk. This position is reported directly to Superintendent.

Maintain the interior of the facility on a daily basis, including rooms, hallways, program areas, staff offices, kitchens, and lavatories, in accordance with good housekeeping practices, safety, and prevention of potential hazards.

Clean rugs, carpets, furniture, draperies using vacuum cleaners.

Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms & mops.

Empty trash cans daily and replace plastic liner bags as needed.

Equip laboratories with paper towels, toilet paper and soap and ensure that lavatories are properly and well equipped with these supplies.

Maintain a professional relationship with residents and observe all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies.

Minimum of 6 months of housekeeping experience or a combination of training and experience in the housekeeping field, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to communicate clearly.

Must be proficient in English.

Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds, as well as be physically fit and have stamina to complete tasks in a timely manner.

1 FTE Project Director

35 hours weekly (may include a Saturday and Sunday)