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Driftwood Recovery
Housekeeper
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$29,646 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Summary :
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the Driftwood campus and ensuring we are meeting health, safety standards, and legal requirements.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean rooms, hallways, common areas, offices, restrooms, corridors, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
- Empty wastebaskets, ashtrays containers, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Remove debris from driveways, grounds, and swimming pool areas.
- Replenish supplies such as linens, and bathroom items.
- Sort, count, and mark clean linens, and store them in the linen closet.
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, baseboards, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
- Observe precautions required to protect property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to the Housekeeping Manager.
- Prepare rooms for meetings, and arrange decorations, media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions.
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using a wheeled cart.
- Expands knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:- Problem Solving
- The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Quality Management
- The individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
- Judgment
- The individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.
- Safety and Security
- The individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Relevant working experience preferred
- Current TB Test
Valid Driver's License Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven working experience as a housekeeper or relevant position.
- Well-versed in housekeeping best practices.
- Highly reliable who is able to perform all tasks without supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.