What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
The Salvation Army’s Boston Kroc center is hiring a Housekeeper and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
Generously paid time off every year that includes holidays, vacation time and sick time
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20 hours/week)
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, Ma 02125
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide routine cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting of all interior and exterior building surfaces and furnishings.
Regular cleaning and sanitation of areas include restrooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, fitness areas, library, offices, nursey, classrooms, chapel, kitchen, lounges, dining rooms, etc.
Regular removal of trash and recyclables.
Regular cleaning and sweeping of exterior areas including sidewalks, and paved areas
Maintain appropriate inventories of cleaning products, supplies and products such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soaps throughout the facility.
Maintain the appearance of the facilities and grounds including doors, windows, flooring, walls, and furnishings.
Maintain records of room cleaning.
Work in a cooperative manner with the other on-site managers of the RJKCCC.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Minimum of High School Graduate or Equivalent
Work Experience
Experience in commercial or residential cleaning preferred, but not necessary
Other Qualifications
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Must be self-motivated and have a genuine interest in the cleanliness and care of the facility.
Must be able to perform duties independently, with minimal need of direct supervision.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess the necessary knowledge of custodial tools
Must observe safety standards and procedures related to custodial work
Must be organized and have a high attention to detail and the ability to prioritize.
Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions
Maintain a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements include:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
Ability to think logically and critically.
Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions
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