Housekeeper

Description

Position Title: Housekeeper

Department: Environmental Services

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Supervisor: Environmental Services Director 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of assigned apartments and common areas.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties: Must be willing and able to do the following:

· Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, such as vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all cleared flat surfaces.

· Performs general housekeeping duties of hallways and common areas as directed by supervisor.

· Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.

· Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.

· Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

· Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

· Always maintains resident confidentiality.

· Other duties will be assigned as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively. Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.

Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the workday. 

Must be able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day. 

Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching and stretching.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. 

Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances.

Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents.

May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. 

May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals.