Cleaning Specialist

Job Summary:

The Cleaning Specialist ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of camp facilities, including bathrooms, showers, sleeping areas, kitchens, and other common spaces, as well as maintaining camp buildings and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning & Upkeep:
  • Clean various areas such as bathrooms, showers, hallways, and kitchens.
  • Use approved cleaning products following the manufacturer's directions.
  • Regularly restock supplies (soap, toilet paper, paper towels) and empty trash bins.
  • Report maintenance issues or repairs to the Sr. Property Specialist.
• Supply Management:
  • Monitor the inventory of cleaning supplies and submit orders.
  • Launder cleaning rags and mops.
• Additional Duties:
  • Follow tasks assigned by the Sr. Property Specialist or Property Manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Diversity & Inclusion:
  • Support the councils commitment to diversity, equity, and anti-racism.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive staff environment.
• Customer Service:
  • Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external audiences.
• Girl Scout Mission:
  • Embrace and promote the principles of the Girl Scout Movement.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid drivers license and the ability to drive council vehicles.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to follow instructions and safely use cleaning products.
• Knowledge of cleaning best practices for various surfaces.
• Ability to interact positively with both youth and adults.
• Ability to work with people without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, or social, ethnic, and economic background.

This position requires someone organized, responsible, and capable of working independently while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, and see. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, work in an office environment, work in a seated position, and work with computers.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Must be able to occasionally work irregular hours, including nights and weekends; possess a valid Drivers License.

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and BIPOC professionals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Girl Scouts River Valleys, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Girl Scouts River Valleys is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial justice, and is working to boldly lead as an anti-racist organization that uplifts and empowers every Girl Scout to know their worth and lead in their world. This means leading not just with words, but with actions.