Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Regina Cleri Community is a dynamic independent living community of retired Catholic Priests. We are located in Shrewsbury, Missouri.

We are searching for a loving and dedicated housekeeper with the skills to keep our senior priests' home clean and well‑kept.

• Upon arrival to work: gather information from the Front Office regarding priest rooms that need special attention (e.g., who is sick, hospitalized, vacation, etc.)
• Recognize and respond to:
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire alarms
  • Other emergencies
• Be alert to unusual situations:
  • Priest’s routine changed
  • Priest room shows signs of health decline or medical concern
• Room and Hallway Care:
  • Empty waste cans daily
  • Make beds
  • Sheets changed weekly on Mondays (unless housekeeper absent or it's a holiday, then on Tuesday)
  • Shower and shower curtain cleaned
  • Toilet cleaned under seat, floor ledge, inside, etc.
  • Clean and dry sink and fixtures to shine
  • Clean bathroom glass
  • Mop bathroom floor
  • Collect soiled/wet towels and put up clean towels: 2 washcloths, 1 bath towel, 1 face towel, 1 bath mat unless requested otherwise
  • Check toilet paper and soap – keep one extra in bathroom
  • Dust furniture, shelves, and blinds at least once a week
  • Vacuum floors (rooms, halls, and linen closets) at least once a week
  • Move furniture as needed – have maintenance team assist with larger pieces
  • Defrost room refrigerators as well as the hall refrigerator when needed
  • Clean hall refrigerator weekly, including top of the refrigerator
  • When a priest is away, deep clean his room while he is gone (may require collaboration with maintenance and other housekeepers)
  • Report any maintenance issues by contacting the maintenance team or administrator
  • Perform other duties as requested by the administrator
  • In empty rooms: clean toilet and run water fixtures once weekly, vacuum/dust once monthly

• Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
  • Mature, honest, and caring adult with good housekeeping skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the priests and team members
  • Ability to keep priests’ personal information confidential
  • Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and operate appliances
• Skills and Attitudes Required for Success:
  • Ability to work alone and in team settings
  • Ability to receive and follow directions from the administrator
  • Ability to vacuum and dust, wet mop bathrooms, and make a neat bed
  • Ability to keep cart with cleaning materials supplied and neat
  • Communicate with a friendly and happy disposition
  • Stand, bend, push/pull/lift up to 40 pounds consistently during a four‑hour shift
• Relationships
  
  Required:
  • Work well with the administrator, other housekeepers, and other team members
  • Ability to be gentle and compassionate in dealing with priests and the team members
• Resources for Which Accountable:
  • Cleaning chemicals and electrical appliances
  • Care of priests’ furnishings, clothing, and linens – living room/office, bedroom, kitchenette, and bathroom

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre‑Employment Screening:
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre‑employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

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Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day‑to‑day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

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