What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper (Housekeeping Associate - Environmental Services) position at The Preserve at Dunedin?
Job Summary:
The Housekeeping
Associate is responsible for keeping the Community clean and safe for
residents, families, team members, and visitors. He/she is also responsible for cleaning
common areas and may be assigned to clean resident apartments up to and
including their personal laundry, bed linens, and towels.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans Resident apartments as assigned.
- Cleans all common areas, including but not limited to: halls, landings, stairs, activity areas, lobbies, elevators, and model units.
- Cleans vacant units as assigned and as above.
- Ensures cleanliness of public restrooms.
- Maintains housekeeping and laundry carts at all times.
- Washes and dries all community laundry, using appropriate products.
- Follows the posted work schedule and arrives on time and in appropriate work attire.
- Follows all emergency procedures including when chemicals are accidently misused.
- Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
- Maintains a clean laundry room and stores chemicals in accordance with proper procedures.
- Reports on-the-job injuries to the Plant Operations Director/Business Office Director.
- Communicates effectively with Housekeeping Supervisor, Plant Operations Director, and other team members.
- Advises Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Plant Operations Director when supplies are in need of reorder.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma preferred/ GED accepted
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Must have organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Physically able to bend and reach.
- Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
