HOUSEKEEPING

Essential Job Duties

• Clean all resident apartments, common areas and offices of the property to assure the building is clean at all times (includes, but is not limited to: furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures – bathtubs, toilets, showers, sinks, windows/mirrors, blinds, shutters, etc., in resident apartments; public bathroom areas, entrance/exit ways, recreational areas; floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc.; disinfecting, walls by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.; remove dirt, dust, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions; hallways, stairways, and elevators; and discard waste/trash into proper containers and replace trash receptacle liners, etc.). 100%
• Ensure that all appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up and posted prior to performing duties that could cause slips/falls or any other safety risks, and taken down when job is completed and risk has been removed 100%
• Report any health, safety and /or sanitation concerns to the supervisor; including reporting any apartment repairs or conditions that need attention by other departments
• Follow the work/cleaning schedules as closely as practical
• Keep work areas attractive and free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, and unnecessary equipment
• Use all appropriate safety and protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste and/or chemicals
• Follow all established PPE (personal protective equipment) policies when handling chemicals and/or cleaning; including wearing gloves
• Follow all established techniques, procedures and policies for properly storing, using and mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning, and for the proper disposal of waste 100%
• Lock and control all housekeeping supplies and carts making sure that chemicals and/or hazardous materials are not left unattended, or accessible to residents or visitors.
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Encourage teamwork through open communication with co-workers and other departments 100%
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, and guests 100%