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A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
$31,204 / year median in Ohio
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Position Description Performs day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or supervisor. Responsible for facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Principal Responsibilities Performs a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition. Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitor's restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.; Performs emergency housekeeping. Follows work assignments from supervisor and performs assignments from supervisor, not limited to, checking and replacing light bulbs, cleaning lint from dryers, vents and registers in resident rooms and other areas; Keeps grounds cleared of debris. Sweeps front entrance and patio areas, cleans ash trays, and ensure outside furniture is clean and usable; clean out garbage cans; Washes windows and screens outside the building as assigned. Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings, as required; Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures. Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, windowsills, etc. Replenishes soap and towels in appropriate receptacles. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalency preferred. One year's work experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.