Housekeeper

About the role

Under close supervision, performs custodial and/or laundry duties which include keeping County facilities clean and orderly. Cleans and maintains the appearance of offices, restrooms and floors. Performs the services of washing, sorting, drying, processing and delivering laundry, towels and linens as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, vacuuming, emptying waste baskets and recycling containers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; assembles, irons, folds laundry; maintains replacement clothing room.
• Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Cleans walls, windows, light fixtures, air supply/ return registers, and disinfects restrooms.
• Operates laundry equipment and receives and sorts soiled laundry, towels, and linens for commercial laundry.
• Loads and unloads processed laundry and delivers as required.
• Inspects clothing for cleanliness and provides proper care by mending torn clothing as required.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of cleaning and laundry supplies.
• May handle contaminated articles.
• Replaces laundry chemicals as required.
• May secure and lock building.
• Turns out lights in areas completed.
• Replaces light bulbs, moves office furniture and other items as required.
• May assist groundskeeper in yard work.

Requirements

• One (1) year of general housekeeping or laundry attending and any combination of training and experience in custodial or manual labor which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Skills

• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodian/laundry functions.
• Practices and techniques with cleaning equipment, products, and caring for garments and linens.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Skill in operating cleaning equipment, such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, carpet cleaning machines, and commercial washers and dryers.
• Cleaning windows, dusting furniture, and unstopping toilets.
• Both verbal and written communication, in English.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate basic custodial and laundry equipment. Subject to frequent standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.

Subject to occasional contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. May work in areas that are wet, and frequently handle wet articles of clothing or equipment.

Work Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Works some holidays, works some nights, works some weekends.

Location: 2515 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704. Department: Juvenile Probation.