Residential Home Cleaner

About the role

Under the direction of the Working Supervisor/Team Leader, the housekeeper is responsible for performing the cleaning duties specific to each job. Duties and hours may vary depending upon the size of the home and the number of Cleaning Technicians he/she may be working with. Ability to learn proper cleaning techniques using green cleaning products is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes countertops, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, mirrors, floors, and metalwork fixtures in restrooms
• Sweeps and cleans floors using brooms, mops and/or vacuum cleaners for carpets; may include polishing and waxing as special orders
• Cleans and sanitizes sinks, countertops, stovetops, microwaves, refrigerators, tables and chairs; sweeps and mops kitchen floors; may include laundry, cleaning inside refrigerator/stove, loading dishwasher or washing dishes as special orders
• Dusts and vacuums furniture (chairs, sofas, tables, lamps, knick knacks, etc.); cleans floors and vacuums carpets; makes beds
• Empties wastebaskets and recyclables and transports to disposal area
• Cleans rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture using vacuum cleaner
• Wipes marks off walls and dusts woodwork
• Washes and/or wipes inside windows, door panels, partitions, sills, etc.
• Additional duties not listed may be assigned

Expectations

• Successfully complete training program
• Report to agreed-upon meeting location on time
• After arriving at job site, complete work efficiently and timely with excellent quality
• Comply with proper safety policies and procedures as required (wearing gloves, reporting incidents, etc.)
• Provide excellent level of customer service
• Be receptive to feedback and improving job performance

Physical demands

• Wear protective gear and hip/backpack vacuum
• Walk and stand
• Climb, bend forward, kneel down, crawl, reach or grasp
• Push and pull objects
• Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
• Repetitive bending and lifting of items
• Repetitive arm movements