Housekeeper

Crystal City, MO, US, 63019-1701

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

To care for the cleaning of rooms and hallways for the retired priests so they have a clean, well-kept living place.

Job Responsibilities

Upon arrival to work

• Gather information from the Front Office regarding the priest who needs special attention, i.e. who is sick, hospitalized, vacation, etc.
  
  

Recognize and respond to

• Smoke alarms.
• Fire alarms
• Other emergencies
  
  

Be alert to unusual situations

• Priest’s routine changed
• Priest room shows signs of health decline or medical concern
  
  

Room And Hallway Care

• Empty waste cans daily
• Make beds
• Clean bathroom
• Dust furniture, shelves, and blinds at least once a week
• Vacuum the floors—rooms, halls and linen closets at least once a week.
• Move the furniture as needed—have maintenance team assist with larger pieces.
• Defrost room refrigerators as well as the hall refrigerator when needed.
• Clean hall refrigerator weekly, including top of the refrigerator.
• When a priest is away, deep clean his room while he is gone –may require collaboration with maintenance and other housekeepers.
• Report any maintenance issues by contacting the maintenance team or administrator.
• Perform other duties as requested by the administrator.
• In empty rooms: clean toilet and run water fixtures once weekly, vacuum/dust once monthly
  
  

Job Requirements

• A mature, honest and caring adult with good housekeeping skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with the priests and team members
• Ability to keep priests’ personal information confidential
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and operate appliances
  
  

Skills And Attitudes Required For Success In Job

• Ability to work alone and in team settings
• Ability to receive and follow directions from administrator
• Ability to vacuum and dust, to wet mop bathrooms, to make a neat bed
• Ability to keep cart with cleaning materials supplied and neat
• Communicate with a friendly and happy disposition
  
  

Relationships Required

• Work well with the administrator, other housekeepers and other team members
• Ability to be gentle and compassionate in dealing with priests and the team members
  
  

Resources for Which Accountable

• Cleaning chemicals and electrical appliances
• Care of priests’ furnishings, clothing, and linens—living room/office, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom
  
  

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.