Headquarters Housekeeper Full Time - 2nd Shift

The Housekeeper will work second shift to provide staff and students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place to work and attend school. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, an excellent multi-tasker and passionate about serving others.

They must possess the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) and students in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining pleasant, flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important, and they must work independently with little or no supervision.

This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development. 

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done. 
• Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments. 
• Perform general cleaning in the offices and/or school to maintain equipment in functional condition for staff, students, visitors and others as necessary.
• Sweep, mop, wet-wash and vacuum floors, and furniture and clean and polish fixtures and glass on scheduled in assigned areas.
• Clean restrooms daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily and during the day when conditions require it.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Set up and breakdown for special events as needed.
• Wash, dry and deliver laundry as needed.
• Remove waste and trash from buildings.
• Report immediately to the Lead Housekeeper (LH) any damage to the headquarters or school property and remove graffiti.
• Receive deliveries and assist in unloading trucks and stored supplies.
• Deliver supplies and materials to offices, school, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Remain on premises during non-operational hours when attendance is required by the LH or Manager of Headquarters Facilities (MHF).
• Move furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities as directed by the LH or MHF.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen including waste and trash removal.
• Shelve all deliveries in appropriate storage.
• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops and floor cleaning machines.
• Maintain a secure, clean and organized work area.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies/equipment and submit a list of materials needed to LH.
• Participate in all relevant training and staff meetings.
• And all other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must agree with and be able to sign our Statement of Faith.
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Regularly attends a local Bible-believing church.
• Commitment to Christ and AiG mission
• Familiar with general housekeeping duties/skills.
• Must be dependable and adapt to changing work priorities with ease. 
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to read and follow written directions. 
• Good communication and time management skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Organizational skills: rotation of date sensitive inventory and cleaning.
• Physical exertion requiring standing and walking all day, repeated bending and lifting, ability to lift up to 40 lbs. 
• Perform duties in varied temperature and weather conditions through the year (extreme heat/cold, wind, rain, snow).
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license with good driving record.
• Have basic skills with computers.

Education & Experience

• Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• Previous experience performing light maintenance and janitorial services preferred.

Items Needed for Possible Employment

• Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org   
• Salary Requirements 
• Salvation Testimony  
• Creation Belief Statement 
• Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith (AiG Statement of Faith can be found on the website).  https://answersingenesis.org/about/faith/
• Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen