Housekeeper - Trinity Retreat Center

Trinity Church Wall Street’s Retreat Center offers a place of gracious, authentic hospitality—where you can slow down, connect deeply with nature, experience the rhythm of a community, enjoy farm-to-table meals, discern direction for your life, and go home ready to make an even greater impact on the world. The Retreat Center Located on the Housatonic River, adjoining more than seven hundred acres of conservation trust and state forest, the property includes 26 guest rooms, a historic stone chapel, a monastic garden, an orchard and working farm, a small donkey sanctuary, hiking trails, a community hall, meeting rooms, and quiet spaces for rest and reflection. The Retreat Center is an Episcopal mission of Trinity Church Wall Street and is open to everyone, regardless of denomination or faith. For more information on The Retreat Center, please visit https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/about/trinity-retreat-center.

Trinity Church Wall Street requires all candidates for employment or contract assignments, regardless of work location, to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, and to show proof of vaccination to Human Resources or Safety and Security prior to meeting with prospective managers. Newly hired staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated by their start date. Applicants unable to comply with this policy due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may be eligible for an accommodation, unless such an accommodation would be unduly burdensome or present a direct threat to Trinity Church’s employees, its congregation, or vulnerable members of the communities it serves.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, chapel, meeting rooms, common areas and restrooms at Trinity Retreat Center, including vacuuming, garbage, stripping beds, cleaning dining room, and dusting. Ensure that rooms are ready for visiting guests, including set-up to welcome guests and for programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thoroughly clean rooms, common areas, meeting rooms, chapel, dining room and bathrooms. Use required cleaning solutions to disinfect and clean all areas. Make sure that all surfaces are free of stains, mold, and mildew.
• Ready rooms for incoming visitors, including fresh linens on beds, towels in bathrooms and stock bathrooms and kitchens with necessary paper goods (toilet tissues, paper towels and Kleenex).
• Empty wastebaskets and take out trash.
• Check and maintain bathroom supplies, including sopa and shampoo.
• Periodically thoroughly clean upholstered furniture, windows and drapes.
• Keep window treatments clean and free of dust.
• Restock needed cleaning supplies and paper goods.
• Check that all light fixtures are in good working order. Replace light bulbs as needed.
• Assist directors and retreat leaders with setup for programs and retreats.
• Periodically turn mattresses, and check that bedding and sitting room cushions and pillows are properly clean and in good repair.
• Assume other related responsibilities as required.
• Adhere to confidentiality rules and all other Trinity Wall Street policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform all duties in a manner that promote Trinity’s mission and core values.
• Assume other related responsibilities and special projects as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Know, care and maintenance of linens and washables
• Basic sewing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as: vacuum cleaners, brooms, spray bottles
• Not allergic to cleaning supplies
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and flexible
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed including weekends and holidays.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work closely with colleagues in completing routine and special assignments

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS

• 1-2 years’ previous housekeeping or maintenance experience'

'Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• West Cornwall, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22