POSITION DESCRIPTION

This individual will perform day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and maintenance department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or supervisor. Responsible for total floor care and facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred.

• One year’s work experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows work assignments from supervisor and follows schedule to wash, seal, wax and buff all floors in the facility.

• Performs assignments from supervisor which could include maintenance tasks, not limited to, checking and replacing light bulbs, cleaning lint from dryers, vents and registers in resident rooms and other areas; Keeps grounds cleared of debris. Sweeps front entrance and patio areas, cleans ash trays, and ensure outside furniture is clean and usable; Hoses out garbage cans; Washes windows and screens outside the building as assigned; Assists with lubricating potty-chair, wheelchairs, shower chairs, wheeled Geri chairs, drug carts, etc.

• Performs a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition.

• Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitor’s restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.; Performs emergency housekeeping.

• Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings, as required.

• Clean furnishings and horizontal surfaces to remove dust and dirt.

• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc.; Ensures that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.

Highland Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.