Housekeeper

Pay range: 15-20/hr
*depending on experience

This position is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness and upkeep of company facilities, ensuring all areas meet established standards of hygiene and safety. This role serves as a working lead, performing cleaning duties while also guiding and training housekeeping personnel. This role plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting team development, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. This position requires a proactive approach to leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and polishing
• Inspect rooms and common areas to ensure they meet company cleanliness standards
• Replenish toiletries, sanitizer dispensers, hand towel dispensers, and other sanitary supplies
• Remove and properly dispose of trash throughout the facility
• Protect and maintain cleaning equipment, ensuring all tools are in good working condition
• Identify and coordinate special cleaning projects as needed
• Train new housekeeping team members on daily operations and cleaning protocols
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for team members during assigned shifts
• Oversee daily housekeeping activities and delegate tasks to ensure coverage and efficiency
• Support the supervisor by reporting equipment damage, supply inventory needs, and other operational concerns
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve cleaning processes and team collaboration
• Assist the supervisor in recognizing training needs and employee performance issues
• Provide input on performance evaluations and contribute to a positive team culture

Education or Equivalent Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience in a housekeeping or facilities maintenance role within a corporate or professional environment
• Proven experience in inventory management, with the ability to effectively monitor cleaning supply levels and initiate timely reordering to ensure operational continuity
• At least one year of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity, with proven ability to lead teams and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Proficient in operating and maintaining floor care equipment and other cleaning tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and instructions

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to lift and pull in excess of 50 lbs.?unassisted, and push in excess of 100 lbs
• Majority of work is performed while standing and walking
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, climb, stoop, twist, and have full range of motion in upper and lower extremities
• Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Some exposure to hazardous chemical, other active chemical ingredients, dust, fumes, and gases