Housekeeper

Job Title: Housekeeper

Department: Operations

Reports to: Program Manager

Job Summary:

The housekeeper is to maintain a sterile environment in and around such facility. Must be able to maintain cleanliness and a germ-free environment in facilities that are constantly exposed to the spread of germs and diseases.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clean floors and surfaces using predefined cleaning methods and procedures
• Mix appropriate quantities of cleaning liquids and chemicals in accordance with state safety regulations
• Dust, mop and sweep rooms and administrative offices
• Clean and disinfect public restrooms
• Clean mirrors and windows along with polishing fittings and fixtures
• Empty trash receptacles and ensure proper compaction of surgical waste according to policies
• Create and maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Inform Operations Director of any cleaning equipment that may need repair or replacement
• Inform Operations Director about any building hazard and assist in addressing it
• Maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies
• Perform related work as required or as assigned by Supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good communication skills
• Physically dexterous
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking
• Ability to take and follow instructions
• Customer service
• Ability to work without supervision
• Teamwork

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Working within a Mental and Substance abuse facility is preferred.
• Ability to travel between HRG facilities

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed. Potential exposure to aggressive situations.
• Potential exposure to airborne/bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.