On Call Housekeeper

The Housekeeper manages housekeeping functions for the infant through toddler classrooms and maintains janitorial supplies, with care for the quality of children's food and surroundings. This is the primary Housekeeper for the Hedco Infant Toddler Center, and occasionally cares for children in infant and toddler classrooms for brief periods. Coordinates with teachers, and participates in the Support Services team, preparing food for the children, keeping the facility clean and tidy, and washing laundry. Communicates cleaning needs to Head Housekeeper.

Principle Accountabilities:

1. Serve and clean up food service for infants and toddlers, using hygienic and safe food handling procedures. 2. Clean the Hedco building spaces as assigned. 3. Launder and fold children's bedding and classroom items as needed. 4. Order housekeeping supplies Hedco from Brookdale. Arrange storage spaces to properly store food in Hedco and housekeeping supplies throughout the building. Assist Staff in storing program equipment and supplies. 5. Communicate feedback and requests for cleaning to Head Housekeeper.

Job Requirements:

Education § Food Handler Certification from the State of California § Must be able to read in English, follow directions, and measure accurately Experience One year of experience in housekeeping work. Skills § Flexible, able to accommodate changes § Emotionally stable in the workplace Personal Relation Skills § Friendly and respectful to adults and children § Supportive and cooperative member of Housekeeping team. Miscellaneous § Dependable and prompt § Incorporate the behaviors outlined in the BlueSkies Employee Handbook and Housekeeping Manual Equipment to be

Used:

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Cooking:

Electric or gas stoves, microwave oven, blender, toaster §

Cleaning:

Vacuum cleaner, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher

Typical Physical Demands:

§ Bend, kneel, stand on stepstool § Lift and carry children, equipment, groceries and supplies to 30 lbs. § Healthy and able to move easily through a large facility including stairs; physical exam required § Perform job using safe practices to protect self, children, and equipment Typical Mental Demands § Maintain focus to use equipment properly, mix cleaning solutions in the right amounts, move supplies, lift and carry safely. § Track usage of housekeeping supplies, ordering replacements in a timely way to ensure that they are available when needed through the Head Housekeeper. Check orders within a day of delivery to be sure the correct items have arrived, and arrange to have them stored appropriately.

Working Conditions:

§ Works both indoors and outdoors, upstairs and downstairs § Exposed to children's illnesses § Uses common cleaning solutions and disinfectants BlueSkies for Children is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The organization's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. BlueSkies also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. BlueSkies for Children is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact BlueSkies at the information included in this job posting. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person