Housekeeper

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING in Groveland, FL, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, neat appearance of common areas in an active lifestyle HOA community.

You will perform cleaning of hallways, lobbies, restrooms, lounges and other spaces, report maintenance issues, and prepare rooms for meetings. The role requires physical stamina and strict adherence to safety standards.

Hours are on-site with hourly pay and variable shifts per property.

Qualifications

• At least one year managing and supervising a housekeeping department.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and how to properly use them.
• Ability to use standard cleaning equipment within a resort building (vacuum, floor polisher, cleaning cart).
• Must ability to react and address emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and neat appearance of assigned areas in HOA community.
• Report maintenance issues to Building Maintenance Department.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for events.
• Adhere to safety standards and protect residents and property.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Floor polisher

Cleaning cart

Job description

The Housekeeper is required for maintaining the clean and neat appearance of all assigned areas in this beautiful active lifestyle HOA Community in Groveland, FL. In addition, the Housekeeper is responsible for reporting all issues to the management team including problem items that may not be in the list of responsibilities. This description and quantity of duties is subject to change at any time by the onsite management team.

Duties And Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, common rooms (party room, fitness center) and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean outdoor ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Carry toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, doors and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Report any and all maintenance items that include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Building Maintenance Department.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
• Dust window blinds.
• Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Prepare rooms for meetings, and arrange decorations, and furniture for social or business functions.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.

Work Environment

The housekeeper performs their work in an HOA resort environment. While primarily responsible for the cleaning of common areas and waiting areas, they will need to have the ability to work around chemical cleaning solutions. Position requires exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk and climb stairs, climb ladders, crawl in small and tight spaces; stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds in the work environment.
• Ability to push cleaning equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Non-exempt position (hourly) and the schedule will be determine at each property/location to suit the business needs of the community. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Required Education And Experience

• At least one year experience in managing and supervising a housekeeping department.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and how to properly use them.
• Ability to use standard cleaning equipment within a resort building; vacuum cleaner, floor polisher, cleaning cart, etc.
• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.