Housekeeper jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Villa Maria del Mar is a house of hospitality for individuals and groups seeking a beautiful and serene space for prayer, planning, and healing. We pride ourselves on creating a warm and caring work environment for our employees! We treat one another with dignity, seek understanding and we value differences.

About us: The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters.

Hours: 16-20 hours a week, likely Sunday, Monday & Friday between 8am- 4pm

About our position:

The Part Time Housekeeper for the Villa Maria del Mar is a part-time role, with potential for more hours as available. The person in this role is responsible to make a clean, safe and welcoming environment for guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Thoroughly clean the areas assigned:

• Bedrooms, bathrooms, stairs and hallways each time guests leave - usually groups
• Outside bathrooms daily when there are guests and weekly otherwise.
• Elevator tower stairs and landings, windows and doors at least weekly, every day when guests are present.
• Elevator weekly or every day when guests are present.
• Public areas, (Seaview and Oceanside dining room, entry at front and behind the dining room) daily when there are guests, otherwise weekly.
• Chapel every Thursday.

2. Assist with the laundry

3. Assist with special events:

• Ironing table linens and other materials as needed.
• Setting tables with tableware, glasses and plates as assigned.
• Setting out pre-set foods and beverages.
• Serve the meal courses.
• Assist with clearing dishes after each course and preparing them for the dishwasher.

4. Daily check-out with Lead Housekeeper to provide update on status of rooms and grounds, such as need for repairs, need for supplies, replacement of furnishings, etc.

5. Other assignments as requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: On-the-job-training in commercial housekeeping settings.

Experience: At least two years of work experience related to housekeeping.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Be able to follow directions given by manager or posted on daily schedule.

2. Ability to use standard cleaning machines.

3. Ability to work with others, and

4. Be flexible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to latex, detergents, fumes, airborne particles, and high noise levels.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, lift above the head and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, walk around the property and walk up and down stairs on a regular basis.

The above statements shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be required for the position.

SNJM is committed to continually building a workplace that exemplifies its values and vision of being hospitable to everyone. The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about the mission and vision of the Sisters of the Holy Names visit: www.snjmusontario.org

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour