Housekeeper

Employee is required for maintaining the clean and neat appearance of all assigned areas. In addition, the employee is responsible for reporting all problems to the supervisor, including problem items that may not be in the list of responsibilities. Team work is expected from every employee. This description and quantity of duties is subject to change at any time by the supervisor.

Duties and Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, common rooms (party room, game room, fitness center) and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Carry toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Report any and all maintenance items that include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Building Maintenance Department.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
• Dust window blinds.
• Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Prepare rooms for meetings, and arrange decorations, and furniture for social or business functions.
• Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Perform minor maintenance replacement and repair in areas of lighting and other minor building repairs noted during shift.
• Complete all required forms and work orders.
• Perform casual labor, such as walking the complex inspecting walkway etc, as directed by the Property Manager.
• Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition.
• Report to Manager issues or violations .
• Properly utilize golf cart and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Assist in maintaining records of scheduled building upkeep.
• Follow all standards policies and procedures with regards to emergency response by coordinating with Property Manager and/ or Fire Rescue/ Police services.
• Report any and all maintenance items which include leaks, broken equipment to the Property Manager utilizing Work Order Tickets.
• Inspect hallways, lobbies, ashtray, recreational rooms, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and other work areas for excessive debris and dispose of in designated areas.
• Remove debris from swimming pool patios and lock all restrooms and recreational rooms.

Work Environment

Position  is mostly indoors but will require exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Non-exempt (hourly) position. Days and hours of work are determined by the property.  This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.
• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.