What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Staff position at The Omega Institute?
NOTE: This is a non-residential, seasonal (May - October) position. Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Omega Seasonal Staff Experience
Omega’s seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment.
Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.
Seasonal Staff Commitment
We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience.
Job Description
Housekeeping Staff, Non-Residential: non-exempt, full-time; on average 35 hours per week. Reports to Housekeeping Manager.
Summary
Housekeeping is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the public bathrooms and the preparation of participant housing on transition days (usually every Friday and Sunday). Other responsibilities include linen pick-up delivery and the ordering/ delivery of paper products and supplies.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cleaning public bathrooms
Making beds in guest rooms
Stocking paper supplies
Washing, drying and folding linens, blankets, etc. in Omega's operational laundry facility
Plunging and cleaning clogged toilets
Creating kits of linens to be used to make beds in guest rooms
Maintaining general order in all Housekeeping spaces (including storage spaces located throughout campus)
Delivery of supplies requested by other departments
Pick-up of dirty linens from other departments
Valid driver's license for operation of golf carts
Using two-way radio for communications with other Housekeeping staff members and other departments
Attendance at team meeting(s) on transition days
Giving direction and training to part-time staff who work in Housekeeping on transition days
Other duties as required by Supervisor.
Work Details
This position functions indoors and outdoors on the Omega campus.
This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Staff will be expected to work on campus transition days (Fridays and Sundays).
Physical Requirements
Ability to work constantly in outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to frequently move items that weigh 50 pounds for various needs.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.
Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to observe details at close range
Required Experience/Qualities
Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual.
Team player.
Valid driver's license.
Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Compensation
Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between early-May through late-October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes:
Wage
One delicious meal during each work shift
Access to Omega’s staff benefits
This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.