Description Position Title: Housekeeper Department: Plant Operations/Maintenance Exempt Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Supervisor: Director of Hospitality Services/Building Engineer GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of assigned apartments and common areas. PRINCIPLE DUTIES: Essential Job Duties: Must be willing and able to do the following: • Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, such as: vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all cleared flat surfaces. • Performs general housekeeping duties of hallways and common areas as directed by supervisor. • Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor. • Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition. • Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. • Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. • Always maintains resident confidentiality. • Other duties will be assigned as needed. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively. Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required. Ability to lift 30 pounds. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: • Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the workday. • Must be able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day. • Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching and stretching. • Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances. • Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents. • May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals.