Housekeeping Associate

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

TITLE: Housekeeping Associate

DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Sustainability

REPORTS TO: Housekeeping Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is looking to add a dedicated and experienced Housekeeping Associate to our team. We are looking for someone with a positive, service-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate brings a willingness to learn, as well as an understanding of the importance of following procedural protocols. Our team provides an encouraging environment, and we support growth and development within the organization. Prior cleaning and/or housekeeping experience is preferred, especially in a customer- or guest-facing position.

This individual will contribute towards our mission by performing routine custodial and janitorial related tasks with the goal of providing a safe and enjoyable guest experience through a clean and tidy environment. Responsibilities and areas of the Housekeeping Associate’s position may include and are not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors and vacuuming mats and carpeted areas, dusting surfaces and light fixtures, cleaning windows, glass and metal surfaces to remove fingerprints and smudges, clean and replenish bathrooms and supplies, and emptying trash receptables and waste bin contents.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming as we honor employee experiences, perspectives, and unique identities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate well with all levels of people in a friendly manner.
• Able to work alone as well as in a team environment.
  
  

Physical, Mental And Sensory Dimensions

• Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity to operate keyboard.
• Sensory requirement: Ability to communicate and respond to staff and guests in a friendly and fair manner.
• Strong work ethic in all areas of job performance
• Ability to communicate and respond both in person and over the phone to the general public, staff and volunteers.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks; continuous standing and/or walking to accomplish all that is required for the position
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to provide own transportation to perform principle responsibilities.
• Requires evening and weekend work, both indoor and outdoor locations.
• Forty –hour workweek with overtime as required.
• Will at times be working alone in the facility.
• Will have occasion to work in or pass through any area of the conservatory or growing houses.
  
  

MINIMUM POSITION GUIDELINES: (Education, Experience and Certification)

• Minimum of a high school degree.
• 1-2 years work experience in a related field.
• Must hold a current Pennsylvania driver’s license and be insurable by the conservatory.
  
  

Revisions, additions or deletions to this job description may be made at any point.