SCHEDULE: 32.50 hours, Friday - Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., including holidays and weekends, essential in the event of weather or other emergencies

Pays $20.00per hour +DOE

This position carries a hiring bonus of $1500.00, payable in equal installments at three, six, and twelve months of employment.

“This bonus is only available to new, external hires to Pine Street Inn, including temporary staff who are thereafter converted to permanent employment status. This bonus is not available to Pine Street Inn staff or paid interns or paid co-op students who are seeking a transfer to this role. This bonus is only payable for work actually performed in this role. Employees who leave their position before they have worked all the time required for each bonus installment will not be eligible to collect further payment for their prior position, even if they stay at Pine Street Inn in another position.”

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Housekeeper will perform daily, weekly, and monthly laundering and cleaning responsibilities as determined by the Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to read and understand printed labels, signage, and instructions
• The ability to understand and speak English

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six (6) months of institutional or commercial industry cleaning experience

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of industry standards as applied to Sanitation and General Procedures

PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to perform frequent bending, standing, stooping, stretching and walking
• Ability to turn over twenty-five (25) pound mattress for cleaning
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to perform frequent and repetitive motions to perform all types of cleaning functions

MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to read and fully understand printed labels and instructions
• Ability to understand all chemical safety/handling instructions required and used to perform cleaning duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Wipes and disinfects beds and pillows in the Men’s Inn (up to 60 beds per day)
• Cleans all areas that are to be used by guests
• Cleans dorm which include three floors
• Mopping floors
• Empty 55 gallon trash barrels each day from various dorm areas
• Performs special projects throughout the year
• Maintains and keeps all janitorial closets in proper order
• Re-stocks janitorial closets and carts at the end of each shift
• Follows prescribed cleaning methods and formulas set forth by the supervisor
• Completes inspection sheets daily
• May be asked to cover the laundry responsibilities as needed
• Perform other additional assignments or projects as requested/directed by supervisor
• Comply with all Pine Street Inn policies and procedures, including occupational health and illness prevention policies and procedures
• Accept reassignment of duties or location in the event of an emergency affecting agency operations.