JOB TITLE

Housekeeper

DEPARTMENT

Housekeeping

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Housekeeping

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Housekeeping, the Housekeeper is responsible for general and specialized housekeeping duties throughout the Sacred Heart Convent living quarters and general offices, St. Rose, Sophia House, and the lake house living quarters to maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive condition. The job tasks are subject to change related to the needs of the Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevator, stairways, corridors, kitchen/kitchenettes, chapels, offices, and locker rooms Empties waste baskets and transports others waste and disposable to appropriate areas Disinfects equipment Washes Sisters' habits, linens, towels, mops, and rags Irons Sisters' habits and delivers clothes Distributes clean bath mats, and hand towels Sweeps, mops, dusts, and vacuums assigned floors, hallways, and restrooms Reports to maintenance leaky faucets, sluggish toilets, burned out light bulbs, clogged sinks, and equipment malfunction Requests laundry and cleaning supplies Replenishes toilet tissues, soap, and air fresheners in bathrooms Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork Waxes and polishes as necessary Maintains cleaning cart with linens, towels, toilet supplies, and cleaning supplies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

Basic knowledge of cleaning duties Basic knowledge of cleaning products Basic knowledge of sanitary and disinfectant procedures Basic cleaning skills Active listening skills Time management skills Critical thinking skills Organization skills Ability to uphold Dominican Sisters mission, vision, and values Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning equipment, laundry washers and dryers, hand irons and to use ladder/step stood safely Ability to verbally communicate with coworkers, leadership, and with Sisters Ability to follow verbal and written directions Ability to work as a team member Ability to accept constructive criticism Ability to follow safety guidelines

EDUCATION AND MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalence or to complete a GED within 6 months of hire date 1+ years of professional cleaning or housekeeping experience

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Keeps storage areas clean and organized Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment Hems Sisters' clothes Attends education and in-service programs

• Adheres to department and employer's policies and procedures and safety handbook

Pay:

$17.00 - $20.75 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Springfield, IL 62704 (Required)

Work Location:

In person