Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Brickell, Miami, FL 33129, USA

• Maintain the clean and neat appearance of all assigned areas; report problems to the supervisor, including items not listed in the responsibilities.
• Work as part of a team and follow supervisor directions; this description and the quantity of duties is subject to change at any time by the supervisor.
• Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, common rooms (party room, children’s play room, fitness center) and other work areas to meet health standards.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Carry toilet items and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors with appropriate equipment.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, doors, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Report maintenance items (e.g., burned-out lights, leaks, broken equipment) to the Building Maintenance Department.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
• Dust window blinds.
• Observe all State, Federal, and Company safety standards/precautions to maintain a safe work environment; protect residents, guests, and property and report damage or theft as applicable.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for social or business functions.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using it.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.

The housekeeper performs work in a residential environment and should be able to work around chemical cleaning solutions.

Position requires exposure to outdoor climate and weather conditions.

• Stand for extended periods; walk and climb stairs; climb ladders; crawl in small spaces; stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; carry items in the work environment.
• Push cleaning equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Handle, finger, grasp, and feel objects and equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.

Non-exempt position (hourly). Schedule is determined at each property/location to suit the community’s business needs and may change accordingly.

• At least one year of experience in managing and supervising a housekeeping department.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and how to use them properly.
• Ability to operate standard cleaning equipment in a residential building (vacuum cleaner, floor polisher, cleaning cart, etc.).
• Ability to react and address emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover all duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

No.

Novice

Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations:

High School or better.

2 years:
Experience working in the role of housekeeper or janitor.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.