What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Parkdale US Cotton?
Works to ensure offices, guest rooms, facilities, and other specified areas are kept in a clean and orderly condition. Responsible for general cleaning and maintenance duties, which may include vacuuming, dusting, item washing, trash collecting and proper sorting.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sweep, scrub, mop and/or polish floors
- Vacuum clean carpets and rugs
- Shampoo carpets
- Dust and polish furniture
- Clean metal fixtures and fittings
- Empty and clean trash containers. Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner
- Clean wash basins, mirrors, and toilets. Wipe down all glass surfaces
- Wash windows as scheduled
- Operate mechanized cleaning equipment
- Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
- Clean corridors, lobby, stairways, conference rooms as well as guest offices
- Distribute supplies using wheeled carts or by hand
- Restock room supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, soaps, and sanitizers
- Monitor laundry bags and store all dirty laundry in line with company policy
- Check all appliances in rooms are in working order
- Respond to calls for housekeeping problems such as spills, broken glasses
- Organize and restock cart at the end of the shift
- Follow all company safety and security procedures
- Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards
- Observe and report damage of company property
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE
- Some experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of cleaning sensitive materials.
- Working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment.
- Attention to detail, reliability, and planning and organization skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel, and bend. Ability to lift, push, and pull required load usually about 30 lbs.
- May work in various adverse conditions to complete assignments. The task may require a tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes indoors or outdoors.
- Able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals
- See Job Analysis document
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
- Reports to: Production supervisor
- Directly Supervises: N/A
- Indirectly Supervises: N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: all staff