Housekeeper

Job Title:            Housekeeper - Corrections

Department:       TKC Management Services

Reports To:          Facility Manager

Classification:     Non-Exempt

Updated:              February 2024

Position Summary

Performs a variety of housekeeping activities to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. This position is located in a correctional facility.

Essential Functions

• Operate various specialized cleaning equipment
• Responsible for complete and proper disposal of trash, recycling, and other disposable materials
• Damp dust furniture, windowsills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily
• Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, and showers daily
• Clean all air vents
• Be proactive in reporting facility deficiencies to supervisor or Service Coordinator for correction

Other Functions

• Follow instructions on use of cleaning solutions. All procedures for solution use will be part of the housekeeping training
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services
• Assists others outside of assigned work area as necessary
• Performs other tasks as directed
• Maintain logs per ACA requirements as applicable

Competencies 

• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and fill out paperwork/work orders in a clear manner.

Technical Skills

• Thorough knowledge of proper housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of how to operate equipment, vacuum cleaners, etc.
• Understand and abide by all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position with working hours Monday through Friday. Some overtime, holiday, or weekends may be required.

Travel

No travel required for this position

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment

This job operates both in a professional office environment and onsite supervision. Must be able to work in hazardous conditions with an attention to maintaining safety standards. Must be willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, industrial settings and constructions sites. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee is regularly required to talk or listen effectively. Ability to perform required tasks associated with position including, but not limited to, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, and the ability to pick up or carry up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

TKC Management Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 

In addition to federal law requirements, TKC Management Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

TKC Management Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of TKC Management Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.