Housekeeper- Temporary

About the role

Employment Status: Temporary Part-time, 25 hours per week. FLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly). Reports to: Pastor.

The Housekeeper will clean, sanitize, and maintain areas by providing daily cleaning services for persons living in Assumption Seminary.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning to include but not limited to dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing and vacuuming offices, resident suites, student rooms, guest rooms, chapels, bathrooms and meeting spaces in all Assumption Seminary buildings.
• Develops and adheres to cleaning schedule (e.g., Resident priest suites) to assure cleanliness of seminary is maintained.
• Communicates effectively with management to address issues or problem areas.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with staff/faculty to address cleaning needs/requests.
• Stocking/Replacing of cleaning supplies where refilling is needed (e.g., bathrooms, meeting spaces).
• Sanitizing/disinfecting frequently used areas around campus buildings (e.g., doors, tables).
• Disposing of waste in Assumption Seminary buildings to designated area for pick up.
• Organizing cleaning closets/carts for use.
• Notifies maintenance/facilities department of needed maintenance or repairs.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization, including but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral standards is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Competencies

• Building Collaboration: Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen internal and/or external relationships in order to build momentum and accomplish set goals and/or the organization’s Mission.
• Communication: Ability to effectively share information and ideas of various degrees of difficulty and sensitivity through different means of communication and to diverse audiences (verbal and/or written).
• Customer Service: Ability to be attentive to the needs of internal and external customers and find resolution within the parameters of set standards and messaging in a positive manner.
• Manage Change: Ability to be flexible during changing conditions while maintaining commitment to excellence in an effort to meet team objectives.
• Thorough: Ability to provide great care and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in cleaning including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals/supplies and equipment use.
• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
• Good interpersonal skills with polite and courteous demeanor toward staff and visitors to the property.
• Experience with computer software and Microsoft Office Applications.
• A solid grasp of cleaning and organizing.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (25 hours per week).

Physical Requirements

The position requires the following physical demands (C = Constantly 2/3+ of time; F = Frequently 1/3–2/3; O = Occasionally up to 1/3; R = Rarely less than 1 hour/week):

• Lifting up to 25 pounds — C
• Reach above shoulder height — O
• Sitting — R
• Reach below shoulder height — O
• Walking — C
• Driving — R
• Running — R
• Stooping — O
• Standing — C
• Pushing — F
• Bending waist (forward or sideways) — C
• Pulling — F
• Balancing — F
• Talking — F
• Squatting — O
• Hearing — F
• Climbing — R
• Crawling — R
• Repetitive motions — C