SUPERVISOR: Executive Director REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS: • At least 1 year of cleaning and laundry experience • Experience using and maintaining general cleaning equipment • Ability to carry out a daily cleaning schedule without close supervision • Experience working with commercial laundry equipment • Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the dementia resident/participant, and elder population • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions • Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with co-workers and residents/participants • Ability to communicate clearly to resident and staff • Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments and schedule changes • Ability to work well with geriatric population • Awareness of safety and security issues • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and organizational skills • Ability to do lifting of up to 75 lbs. • Ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, folding garments, bedding, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: • General and cleaning of the building and operation of laundry facilities. • Maintenance and safe operation of cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaners, carpet spotter, sweepers, washers, dryers, etc. • Regularly clean or replace filter bags, lint filters, belts, etc. • Recognize and report problems with equipment operation. • Work closely with the Maintenance Assistant to carry out a vigorous cleaning schedule, and perform routine maintenance procedures. • Maintain a high standard of safety, appearance and cleanliness at all times. • Perform daily cleaning duties as well as unit turnovers (resident moves), function set up and other maintenance procedures as needed. • Care will be taken to avoid washing “dry clean only” items. • Attend educational programs as required. • Communicate well with other staff to accomplish work. • Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner. • Monitor supply inventories and report needs to the Maintenance Assistant and other duties as assigned • Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, cleaning of glass, dusting, policing of litter, general cleaning of all surfaces and fixtures • Follow CDC guidelines as it relates to cleaning and sanitation throughout the day. • Other duties as assigned.