Housekeeper

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operates mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums
Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
Follow job assignments
Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.
Empty trash containers daily.
Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.
Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, & showers.
Clean all air vents.
Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, etc.)
Wash windows as scheduled.
Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically.
Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. All procedures for solution use will be part of the housekeeper’s training
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
Duties require verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prepare and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Previous housekeeping experience is highly preferred
Prior hard surface (resilient floor) care experience is a plus, but not required
Valid Florida Driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position demands good physical and mental health.
The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule.
Must be able to move continuously during work hours
Must be able to lift and/or carry 25 to 45 pounds

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from a professional supervisor who confers on difficult problems and reviews completed work for quality of professional results. Tasks are usually performed under little direct supervision allowing use of independent judgment

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None