Housekeeper PT

Job Description 

The Housekeeper performs custodial and housekeeping tasks at RM Management, while maintaining the facility in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and performing all tasks to assure that the facility reflects a high quality of care and appearance.  

 Essential Job Functions (Including but not limited to the following) 

• Empty/sanitize trash containers in common use areas. 
• Move, rearrange and dust furniture and fixtures.  
• Wipe and polish exterior apartment doors, polish brass doorknobs and other fixtures.  
• Routinely vacuum the dining room and wipe tables and chairs. 
• Mix cleaning solutions to proper concentrations for each task while assuring the solutions do not cause any irritable conditions to people/pets.  
• Routinely clean/polish all entryway and lobby glass, doors and furniture, vacuum/mop entryway floor, and dust drapes and mini-blinds. 
• Perform miscellaneous light repairs, e.g. plunging toilets. 
• Assist office staff with miscellaneous tasks as needed.  
• Clean approximately between 12-14 apartments/day 
• Follow weekly and monthly checklist Attend staff meetings, and help office staff out as needed.  

 Required Qualifications  

• High school diploma. 
• Physical ability to perform manual work. 
• One year of custodial/cleaning experience. Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults. Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to approximately 30 lbs. or more and to meet all physical requirements related to this position.  

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of safe cleaning chemicals that are non-allergenic. 

 Working Condition 

• Exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents. 
• Work within multiple work environments and unsanitary conditions. 
• Exposure to illnesses and frailties of clients. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priorities as urgent needs arise that require immediate attention.  

 This job description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job.  They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.