Housekeeper

Statement of Purpose

Under the direction of the Director, Cleans and maintains facility in sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition, including floors, windows, patient rooms, offices, restrooms, and other assigned areas.  Provides transportation and delivery services for clients as required.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine and unscheduled housekeeping duties according to assigned schedule and area. 

• Cleans and maintains facility

• Makes cleaning solutions according to instructions.

• Cleans floors using broom, vacuum sweeper, dust mop and/or floor machine as needed.  Does both high and low dusting.  Cleans vents, cabinets, baseboards, water fountains, restrooms, and other areas and equipment.

• Locks and secures offices, closets and other areas as appropriate after completion of work.

• Moves equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement, and relocation of offices.

• Picks up trash and debris from grounds and parking area.

• Replenishes supplies.

• Reports needed repair of equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures.

• Assists in directing evacuation in case of fire or other disaster.

• Works as a member of the team, including assisting in orientation of any new staff, intern(s) and/or volunteers.

• Represents BHS well in all contacts.  Maintains cultural sensitivity at all times.

• Maintains familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.

• Attends meetings and participates in committees as assigned.

•  Maintain health and safety standards of facility

Housekeeper Competencies and Performance Expectations

All Housekeepers are expected to:

• Perform routine housekeeping duties
• Maintain health and safety standards of facility

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Some institutional housekeeping experience required. Experience mopping floors and stripping wax helpful. Must be able to understand and read English in order to read material safety data sheets and other written materials.

Communication, writing, record keeping and math skills adequate for performance of job duties. Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance when driving personal vehicle on BHS business.

Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat and reach for purpose of performing job duties such as handling materials stocked on shelves, filing, lifting, and assisting with emergency situations. Routinely lift and move items weighing up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally more; is expected to ask for assistance and use a dolly or cart for any heavy items. Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to operate floor machines and physically perform other job duties. Duties may require occasional use of stool or small ladder.

Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write n/a to indicate those qualifications which are not applicable:

______ Class “B” California Driver’s License.

______ Class “C” California Driver’s License.

______ Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally

 short distances.

______ First aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current

 thereafter.

______ CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current

 thereafter.

______ Other (specify)

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Salary : $18 - $21