JOB BRIEF: The primary responsibilities of the Housekeeper involve the care and cleaning of vacant apartments, common areas, office, model and corporate apartments in order to enhance and maintain the property’s appeal. The Housekeeper will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Conduct all business in accordance with Company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, and caustics.
• Constantly observes the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports to Manager any vandalism, property damage, suspicious activity, and unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, and initiates action to correct if possible.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Clean and maintain models, corporate apartments, laundry facilities, storage areas, & restrooms according to company standards.
• Clean hallways according to checklist and company standards.
• Place miscellaneous trash in trash chutes or dumpsters.
• Clean the offices, resident service areas, fitness rooms, etc.
• Clean windows, blinds, window treatments, and window ledges in all common areas.
• Clean the stairways, basement, mechanical rooms and shop areas.
• Clean elevators, doors, and banisters (when applicable).
• Clean trap doors and surrounding walls in trash chutes, mop trash chute areas.
• Clean and maintain storage areas.
• Insures that maintenance shops and storage areas remain locked & all equipment is secured when not in use.
• Cleans all vacant apartments.
• Check common area light fixtures and replaces bulbs on a regular basis.
• Check all common area smoke alarms & emergency lighting.
• Performs “trash out” duties at vacated apartments or storage facilities as assigned by the manager.
• Inform management of supply needs in a timely manner.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Assist with Groundsperson duties as necessary.
• Performs any additional duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Scheduling/On Call Requirements: The position is normally scheduled Monday through Friday but some positions may require weekend work. During times of emergencies, heavy work-loads or other company needs, there will be times when overtime is required.

Equipment requirement:

• Required to wear back support belt as needed and steel-toed shoes.
• Wear goggles when working with specific equipment.
• Wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
• An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of:

Mops

Brooms

Vacuum cleaner (back pack & conventional)

Stripper

Buffer

Waxer

Carpet Cleaner

window squeegee

scrubber

step stool

small ladder

gloves (as tasks dictate)