Position Summary: The Janitor/Housekeeper will receive direct supervision from the Residential Manager or Housekeeping Supervisor. The Janitor/Housekeeper will comply with established policies and procedures that may be imposed from time to time, The Janitor/Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the overall physical cleanliness of the community.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Vacuum, mop and clean all entrances.
- Vacuum and mop all floors in common areas.
- Dust furniture, molding and woodwork in halls, library, mail room, sitting room and any other common area.
- Clean rest rooms.
- Clean laundry rooms.
- Vacuum or mop and polish elevator.
- Clean office.
- Clean windows, mirrors and pictures in common areas.
- Empty trash containers daily in common areas.
- Other duties may be required, from time to time, for the good of the property.
- Meet/exceed established performance goals. Additional performance requirements may be communicated.
- Job Knowledge - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of his/her job processes and procedures. Efficiently use resources (including staff and management) to obtain additional knowledge.
- Cooperativeness -Demonstrate a 'can do' attitude by responding positively to instructions. Follow instructions and work harmoniously with others to complete the job or task.
- Commitment - Commit to his/her job and to the success of the company. Take initiative to offer ideas to improve processes or results.
- Safety - Maintain a safe workplace. Report all unsafe work conditions to the Executive Director. Follow and enforce all safety policies
- Maximize cost efficiency and productivity in the use of all resources of the department and organization.
- Attend all required department events, staff meetings, and any other job-related functions.
- Attend and successfully completes all mandatory trainings.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other tasks as required.
- Ability to work with people with physical and mental disabilities including those using profanity, derogatory language and the like.
Supervisory Responsibility: There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
Required/Desired Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Experience in housekeeping preferred.
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
Other Special Requirements:
- Tolerate potential exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
- Manual dexterity required to operate modern office and housekeeping equipment.
- Ability to travel as needed or assigned.