Housekeeper - Trinity Retreat Center

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning guest rooms, chapel, meeting rooms, common areas, and restrooms at Trinity Retreat Center. This individual will ensure that rooms are ready for visiting guests.

The payrate for this position is $22 an hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thoroughly clean rooms, common areas, meeting rooms, chapel, dining room and bathrooms. Make sure that all surfaces are free of stains, mold, and mildew.
• Vacuum, strip beds, clean dining room, and dust each guest room.
• Ready rooms for incoming visitors, including fresh linens on beds and towels in bathrooms.
• Stock bathrooms and kitchens with necessary paper goods.
• Restock needed cleaning supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets and take out trash.
• Check and maintain bathroom supplies, including soap and shampoo.
• Periodically thoroughly clean upholstered furniture, windows and drapes.
• Keep windows clean and free of dust.
• Assists with the laundering, folding, and organizing of sheets, towels, and linens for guests and kitchen staff.
• 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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
• 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

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