Housekeeper

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across designated areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean resident rooms/homes as assigned and within scheduled time constraints following established techniques and procedures for cleaning all areas, furnishings and fixtures.
• Clean floors, dry mop, wet mop and sweep when and where necessary using clean mops and brooms.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs using clean vacuum bags.
• Dust with treated cloth on polished furniture and a damp cloth for window sills.
• Clean and disinfect resident and public bathrooms.
• Check and replace necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Clean stairways, elevators, entrances and exits inside and out using proper cleaner.
• Report housekeeping and maintenance requests to Supervisor or Lead. Fill out requests on proper form and submit in a timely manner to resolve any issue promptly.
• Maintain equipment needed to perform duties. Ensure cart, buckets, mops, etc. are clean.
• Correct or report all unsafe working conditions or equipment to Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies. Regularly check specified cleaning areas for paper supplies and soap for handwashing. Keep adequate supplies on cart.
• Safely operate general cleaning equipment, including, but not limited to, floor scrubbing and polishing machine, extractor, vacuum cleaner, mop & pail, etc.
• Work with and around cleaning chemicals and solvents and analyze and comprehend labels and instructions of use. Always read labels for instructions to ensure safe and appropriate use.
• Follow all precautions outlined on chemicals.
• Know where to find Safety Data Sheets in case of emergency.
• Be able to discern cleanliness of all areas.
• Be flexible in the cleaning of the requested areas for the residents with a set fee.
• Clean light fixtures, handrails and hallway pictures on a routine basis.
• Wash windows inside and out as required, safely using proper equipment (ladder, squeegee or window washer, etc.).
• Remove all trash from designated work areas daily and dispose of it properly.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in cleaning field required.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Current driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per company policy.
• Ability to work around confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging all individuals.