Housekeeper

The payrate for this position is $22 an hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thoroughly clean rooms, common areas, meeting rooms, chapel, dining room and bathrooms. Make sure that all surfaces are free of stains, mold, and mildew.
• Vacuum, strip beds, clean dining room, and dust each guest room.
• Ready rooms for incoming visitors, including fresh linens on beds and towels in bathrooms.
• Stock bathrooms and kitchens with necessary paper goods.
• Restock needed cleaning supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets and take out trash.
• Check and maintain bathroom supplies, including soap and shampoo.
• Periodically thoroughly clean upholstered furniture, windows and drapes. 
• Keep windows clean and free of dust.
• Assists with the laundering, folding, and organizing of sheets, towels, and linens for guests and kitchen staff.
• Check that all light fixtures are in good working order. Replace light bulbs as needed.
• Assist directors and retreat leaders with setup for programs and retreats.
• Periodically turn mattresses, and check that bedding and sitting room cushions and pillows are properly clean and in good repair.  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Care and maintenance of linens and washables
• Basic sewing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as: vacuum cleaners, brooms, spray bottles 
• Not allergic to cleaning supplies
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and flexible
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed
• Ability to work closely with colleagues in completing routine and special assignments

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS

• 1-2 years previous housekeeping or maintenance experience