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Housekeeper 2

SUMMARY:  The Environmental Aide II/ Housekeeper II provides daily cleaning of floors in corridors and other areas. Uses cleaning equipment including 10 inch Roto, Commercial Vacuums, 24 oz. Mop and other necessary equipment, tools and products and supplies.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Dry and wet mop corridors.

  2. Scrub and buff floors.

  3. Apply finish to floors.

  4. Clean and shampoo carpets.

  5. Collect trash.

  6. Move furniture and setup for meetings.

  7. Wash walls, light fixtures, vacuum vents and wash windows.

  8. Maintain and dean equipment and perform other cleaning functions as assigned.

  9. Assist with Housekeeping duties as needed

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to use a 10 inch Roto

Must be able to use commercial vacuums and 24 oz. Mop

Knowledge and observance of safety precautions

Must have the ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality

Dependable/Self Starter

 

EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

 

SKILLS/APTITUDES;

Must pass test of skill and mechanical aptitude to detect equipment malfunctions for safety to self and others

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

                       

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to make common sense decisions to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instruction. 

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must have sufficient mobility and dexterity to safely climb ladders, steps, etc.

Must have sufficient mobility and dexterity to safely operate cleaning equipment.

Must be able to see and hear.

Must be able to bend ,stoop, bend and lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Use prosthetic or mechanical devices may be used to adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be safely met. Devices may not be such that they interfere with normal safety aides (modified if necessary).

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in well-lighted and ventilated area(s) as well as throughout the facility.

Works in busy sometimes hectic atmosphere

Requires some weekend, nights and overtime

Weekends/Holidays work required

Is subject to frequent interruptions

May be exposed to infectious waste diseases, conditions and etc. including Hepatitis B Virus

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