Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Housekeeper - (HKPR)

Reports to Kitchen Manager and is responsible for a clean, sanitary and safe living and work environment, in compliance with regulations as mandated by federal, state and local laws. Acts as role model to volunteers.

Job Functions:

• Cleans and maintains all areas in all buildings at the base facility.
• Operates and maintains facility housekeeping equipment and assures its proper use and storage to include carpet cleaning system, buffer / scrubber and vacuum cleaners.
• Assists with ground maintenance as needed; watering the grounds, maintaining mulch beds, trimming bushes, removal of snow, and salting of walks when necessary.
• Participates as a presenter for departmental or staff education programs.
• Advises staff on proper sanitation and cleaning procedures when necessary.
• Washes and changes linens in preparation for respite guests.
• Assists in the development and implements the annual housekeeping preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintains paper and liquid hygiene stock for living and public bathrooms for all facility buildings.
• Attends education in-service programs and serves as a presenter for various in-services when required by the Operations Director.

Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Minimum of six (6) months experience preferred as a housekeeper.

Knowledge of general cleaning agents and their proper use.

Experience preferred in general cleaning and use of a carpet cleaning system, buffer / scrubber, vacuum cleaners, etc.

Need minimal supervision.

Ability to teach proper cleaning techniques to staff and clients.

Valid driver's license.

Unusual

Working Conditions:

Must be available to work in emergency situations.

Ability to work flexible shifts, days / hours when requested to by the Operations Director.

May be exposed to infectious diseases and behaviorally aggressive individuals.

Lifting Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Full-Time – Employees are eligible for the following:

• Medical Standard Plan – 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance – 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Vision Insurance - 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Short-Term Disability - $150.00 weekly benefit (no cost to employee)
• $1000 referral bonus – paid out over the course of 1 year
• Simple IRA – up to 3% employer match when employee qualifies to participate
• Vacation buy-out options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – no cost to employee
• Annual Merit Increases – as budget allows
• PTO 152 hours per year
• Holiday Monetary Gift – end of the year as budget allows
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - $20,000 policy – (no cost to employee)
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid floating holiday