Job Summary
Reporting to the Lead Housekeeper and then the Director of Buildings and Grounds, this position works closely with facilities department, employees and students. They perform a wide variety of facility and infrastructure cleaning tasks.
Relationships
- All Gould Employees and Affiliates
Essential Qualities of Employment
- Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset
- Ethical and Responsible Decision Making
- Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication
- Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Housekeeper:
- Cleaning Responsibilities
- Clean assigned areas of responsibility as delegated by Lead Housekeeper.
- Work with other housekeepers and maintenance on tasks requiring more than one person.
- Share area cleaning responsibilities scheduled around school programs.
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Record acts of vandalism.
- Report the need for repairs to maintenance personnel assigned to the building.
- Maintain basic housekeeping equipment (battery water levels, filters, screens, pads, etc.).
- Arrange furniture and equipment as directed.
- Supply and Equipment Management
- Identify supplies, equipment, machinery, etc. required to perform the job.
- Communication
- Develop an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel.
- Work and Scheduling
- Must be able to work alone and on a team.
- During the school year, a member of the maintenance or housekeeping staff is on the grounds for daytime hours.
Professionalism
- Attendance and participation in team and organization meetings.
- Prompt communication with supervisor.
- Meets general daily professional standards regarding attendance, timeliness, and deadlines.
- Adheres to policies in the Employee Handbook and Community Guide.
Other Duties
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor
- Assist in preparations for special events (graduation, Parent and Family Weekend, etc.)
- Assist in traffic and parking control for the events
Qualification Requirements
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
- Effectively communicate with other facilities personnel, campus staff, faculty and visitors
- Three years experience performing housekeeping or related duties as outlined above
- Knowledgeable of and follow safety rules, regulations and policies
- Self-starter with the ability to perform work at the semi-skilled level possessing clear and concise communication and customer- service skills
- High school diploma preferred
- Valid Maine drivers license
- Obtain a CHRC certification from the State of Maine
Physical Work Environment
These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job related physical requirements may be added to these by individuals on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
- It is essential to be able to meet the physical demands of standing for prolonged periods of time on hard surfaces using repetitive arm, hand and finger movements as well as fine motor skills
- Must be able to lift 5-30# while twisting and turning, stacking
- Ability to bend, stoop, and to grasp objects of varying sizes
- Push/pull motorized machinery weighing in excess of 100 lbs.
- Must be able to visit and move around all campus locations while carrying a bucket or container of supplies in various weather conditions
- Travel off campus or to other work sites for duties as assigned
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
