Housekeeping

Housekeeper Job Description

Position Summary 

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing janitorial duties including but not limited to cleaning, sanitizing, and other buildings on campus. The ideal person for this position has experience, enjoys working individually or on occasion as a team, is well-spoken, energetic, and personable.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Clean –  Perform general cleaning and sanitizing tasks throughout the assigned property.  Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas. Wash dishes, utensils, and glasses. Wipe and dust surfaces in rooms and clean mirrors.  Vacuum and clean floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes. Remove and replace linens, bedspreads, and blankets.  

• Stock – Wash and stock all towels, washcloths, and hand towels in bathrooms. Fold laundry and put away as needed.

• Other – Pick up and empty trash containers. Load washer and dryer as needed.  If applicable, notify maintenance if something is not working correctly.  

• Any other duties requested. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma/GED preferred

• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and reach, bend, lift and pull

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.