Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job Details:
Level: Entry
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Job Location:

Sioux City, IA 51106
• Position Type:
Full Time
• Job Category:
Facilities

• Cleaning & Sanitation
  • Clean and sanitize bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas on a daily basis
  • Perform routine deep cleaning tasks (floors, carpets, windows, walls, etc.)
  • Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety standards
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including appliances and surfaces
  • Dispose of trash and biohazard materials in accordance with policies and regulations
  • Work with Directors at each site to set up thorough cleanings on a routine/as needed basis
• Laundry Services
  • Wash, dry, and fold linens, towels, and shelter laundry
  • Ensure adequate supply of clean bedding and hygiene materials
  • Monitor and report inventory needs for laundry supplies
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all health, sanitation, and infection control procedures
  • Identify and report maintenance, safety hazards, or repair needs
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and licensing regulations
• Supportive Shelter Environment
  • Interact respectfully and professionally with youth and staff
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries with residents
  • Support a trauma-informed and culturally responsive environment
  • Maintain confidentiality of all resident information
• Inventory & Supplies
  • Monitor cleaning supply levels and notify supervisor when restocking is needed
  • Assist with organization of storage areas and supply rooms

• Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED (preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to commute between agency sites
  • Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred
  • Ability to pass background and child abuse registry checks
  • Ability to lift up to 30–50 pounds and perform physical tasks (bending, standing, etc.)
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in residential, healthcare, or social service settings
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
  • Familiarity with infection control and sanitation standards

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Reliability and consistency in attendance
• Respectful communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast‑paced, emotionally sensitive environment

• May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and bodily fluids (with proper PPE)
• Physically active role requiring standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive tasks

• Must complete all required training, including but not limited to:
  • Mandated reporter training
  • CPR/First Aid (if required by agency policy)