What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper/Porter position at Endeavors?
JOB PURPOSE: This positions primary purpose is to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the facility. The staff is accountable for the completion of assigned duties with a minimum level of supervision. Staff will interact positively with various customer/client points of contact and shelter staff and responds to requests effectively. The staff must work to ensure exceptional porter and housekeeping services are maintained at shelter facilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate safe work habits and observe all applicable worker safety practices, including the use of required personal protective equipment.
Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors in common areas and resident rooms.
Emptying trash cans and disposing of waste properly.
Perform housekeeping duties as necessary to meet customer/contract requirements.
Operate motorized equipment used for cleaning.
Performing minor repairs like fixing leaky faucets, replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains.
Picking up litter and debris around the facility exterior.
Perform laundry services to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of shelter operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Shelter Manager that pertain to the job duties.
Maintain a variety of records as required, such as inventory, checklists, and cleaning inspections.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
EXPERIENCE: 4 months to 1 year of experience as a custodial/housekeeper/porter
ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employers sole discretion.
LICENSES: Drivers License with clear record.
VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. Must be 21 years or older. Eligible to receive, pass, and maintain security investigation background checks initiated by the National Background Investigations Bureau. Must be a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident. Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries; Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter.
Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at recruiting@endeavors.org. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.
