Housekeeper/Laundry

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a G.E.D. or high school diploma. Must pass all background checks required by DCS. Must have a valid Indiana Drivers License

POSITION PHILOSOPHY: T.C. Harris School & Academy is seeking a Housekeeper. Housekeepers at T.C. Harris School work together with a team to provide a clean and healthy environment for our clients. Housekeepers clean the business offices, restrooms, living units and school area as well as doing laundry for our students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LISTED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Vacuuming office and living areas

• Mopping office and living areas

• Disinfecting and cleaning all areas of the building

• Student Laundry

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A. Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to implement agency-approved physical intervention techniques as trained by T.C. Harris with the ability to manage students up to 150 pounds frequently and in excess of 200 pounds occasionally.

2. Bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, walking, standing, running, squatting, and bilateral manual dexterity to perform as described above. This requires you to be able to go from a standing, knelling or crouching position into a sitting position without assistance while possibly restraining a student.

3. Ability to supervise, monitor and effectively communicate with students in a variety of communication styles and abilities.

B. Mental Requirements:

1. Ability to use good judgment, make quick decisions in the moment, and use good problem-solving skills.

2. Ability to stay alert during working hours.

3. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, students, guardians, case managers and other external contacts both verbally and in writing.

4. Ability to understand written and oral direction and to read, write, and understand English.

5. Ability to accurately and legibly complete all required documentation.

6. Ability to maintain self-composure and self-control while managing students’ aggressive behavior and in chaotic and tense situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care

Application Question(s):

• are you 21 years of age or older?
• Are you able to pass a national Background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Laundry/Housekeeping: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, IN 47905: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person