Housekeeper/Maintenance

Duties And Essential Functions

• Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, common rooms (party room, children’s play room, fitness center) and other work areas.
• Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Carry toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Report any and all maintenance items to the Building Maintenance Department.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
• Dust window blinds.
• Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing tasks.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to stoop and/or kneel.
• Ability to lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds in the work environment.
• Ability to push cleaning equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.

Work Environment

• The housekeeper performs their work in a residential environment.
• Primary responsibility for cleaning common areas and waiting areas.
• Occasional exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt position (hourly) and the schedule will be determined at each property/location to suit the business needs of the community. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Required Education And Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience working in the role of housekeeper, janitor, or porter for a residential building.
• At least one year experience in managing and supervising a housekeeping department.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and how to properly use them.
• Ability to use standard cleaning equipment within a residential building; vacuum cleaner, floor polisher, cleaning cart, etc.
• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.