Houseman

The Houseman is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, maintenance, and setup of common areas, dining rooms, and event spaces within the Merion. This position ensures that housemen services meet high standards of quality, efficiency, and resident satisfaction. The Housemen team coordinates with other departments, and ensures a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and guests.

Housekeeping & Maintenance Support

• Light cleaning duties of all common areas, including lobbies, hallways, dining rooms, and activity spaces. Duties will include mopping, sweeping, garbage disposal and glass cleaning.
• Maintaining the outdoor areas clean for the Merion and commercial properties. Duties include and are not limited to picking up loose garbage and cigarette butts. Keeping the area free of street and tree debris.
• Assist with deep cleaning projects and seasonal tasks such as carpet shampooing, furniture moving, and floor maintenance.
• Respond promptly to housekeeping requests from residents and staff as indicated in daily work orders.
• Delivery of resident packages and notices
• Plaza level cleaning to include Art room, Sapphire room, Fitness Center, Admin Offices
• Remove garbage from all resident floors, clean balconies, laundry rooms and hallways.

Event & Room Setup

• Set up and safely break down furniture and equipment for community events, meetings, and special functions. Move furniture for carpet cleaning and floor polishing for contracted cleaning company.
• Ensure that event spaces are arranged according to BEO specifications and returned to their original state post-event.
• Work closely with the Dining Manager, Social Program Director and Catering Director to coordinate event logistics and set ups.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all housekeeping tasks are performed in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department.
• Follow proper protocols for handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in housekeeping
• Ability to lift and move furniture and equipment as needed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with frequent resident interaction.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Full-time position including weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Requires physical activity, including standing, lifting, bending, and moving heavy objects.

This role is vital in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents and guests, contributing to their overall quality of life and client experience at the Merion.