Housekeeper

The Orchard Ltd; Squirrel Hill (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd is seeking a full-time housekeeper to join our team in Mississippi. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across campus locations and assisting residents with daily needs.

Candidates should have commercial housekeeping experience, be able to read and write English, and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. Compassion for the elderly and compliance with health requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience in a commercial setting.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, state officials, and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly.
• Must meet all state health requirements.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to daily tasks as well as unpredictable situations that require housekeeping.
• Work in multiple locations across campus as needed.
• Follow manufacturer directions for all cleaning agents and equipment.
• Dust, Vacuum, and Mop on a daily basis.
• Clean spills promptly and completely.
• Respond promptly to unscheduled housekeeping needs.
• Empty trash from resident apartments, office areas, and common areas.
• Scrub areas that require heavy‑duty attention when necessary.
• Redo areas as necessary throughout the day to maintain continual cleanliness & sanitation.
• Frequently check high traffic areas to insure cleanliness & sanitation.
• Respond appropriately to residents requiring heavier & more frequent housekeeping.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all common areas of the facility.
• Interact with residents and other staff members in a respectful manner.
• The job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

English reading/writing

Communication with residents/public

Compassion for elderly

Health requirements compliance

Essential duties adherence

Job description

Job description

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements
• Housekeeping experience in a commercial setting
• Ability to read and write English
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, state officials, and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly
• Must meet all state health requirements
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions

Essential Functions

• Adhere to daily tasks as well as unpredictable situations that require housekeeping
• Work in multiple locations across campus as needed
• Follow manufacturer directions for all cleaning agents and equipment
• Dust, Vacuum, and Mop on a daily basis
• Clean spills promptly and completely
• Respond promptly to unscheduled housekeeping needs
• Empty trash from resident apartments, office areas, and common areas
• Scrub areas that require heavy‑duty attention when necessary
• Redo areas as necessary throughout the day to maintain continual cleanliness & sanitation
• Frequently check high traffic areas to insure cleanliness & sanitation
• Respond appropriately to residents requiring heavier & more frequent housekeeping
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all common areas of the facility
• Interact with residents and other staff members in a respectful manner
• The job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessary

Physical/Sensory Requiremens (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)**

• Medium Work - Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, bend or otherwise move objects.

Job Type: Full-time