What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Duty Housekeeper position at Ellis Park?
Position Summary/General Description:
A Heavy Duty Cleaner maintains a clean environment for Ellis Park and related facilities. Reports to Custodial Supervisor.
Expectations:
- Adhere to Ellis Entertainment, LLC (“Ellis Park”) Core Values and Policies & Procedures.
- Act as a role model within and outside the gaming and racing
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers.
- Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Under supervision perform heavy duty custodial duties such as, but not limited to: High dusting; vacuuming; scrubbing; mopping; disposing of trash; power washing restrooms; stripping, waxing and buff floors; cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, doors, carpet, upholstery; and cleaning other furnishings.
- Comply with custodial department standard operating procedures.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance of custodial equipment, and cleaning of equipment.
- Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
- Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings, providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events.
- At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with Ellis Park personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
- Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
- Maintain all heavy floor equipment and supplies applicable to floor cleaning requirements.
- Report equipment repair requirements to the custodial supervisor.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. Duties may not be exclusively floor/carpet maintenance in nature.
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Relevant work experience preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Licensing & Certification:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid license through the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).
Computer Equipment, Software, Machinery:
- Use of wand extractor, buffer, chariot extractor, chariot vacuum, burnisher, vacuum back pack, and high lift/scissor lift (manual and electric).
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Requires balancing/climbing, bending over, crawling, crouching/stooping, hearing, kneeling, reaching overhead, sitting, standing, talking, turning/twisting walking and repetitive use of hands 51-100% of the time.
- Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 1-25 lbs. 51 to 100% of the time.
- Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 25-50 lbs. 25 to 50% of the time.
Essential Mental Demands:
- Solve problems, organize, plan, make decisions, interpret data and read 51% to 100% of the time.
- Write 1-24% of the time.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Work Environment (inside/outside):
- The job is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to loud noises and fumes.
Other Requirements:
- Applicant must provide and maintain a valid driver’s license.