Housekeeper

The Spring of Tampa Bay; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in Tampa Bay is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping professional to maintain a safe and clean environment for survivors at their emergency shelter. The role involves cleaning, organizing, and ensuring that all areas are tidy and well-maintained. The ideal candidate will have a high school education, relevant training, and a commitment to upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires Domestic Violence Core Competency training and 30 hours total training.
• Must pass a level 2 background check.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the emergency shelter and childcare building.
• Ensure all areas are kept clean and organized.

Skills

Cleaning

Organization

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

OSHA training

Job description

Description

Job Title: Housekeeping

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Location: Shelter

Part-time

Job Overview

Dedicated to ensuring that the emergency shelter and childcare building where survivors are served is safe, clean and properly maintained.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities

Responsible for cleaning the emergency shelter and childcare building where survivors are served so that areas are well organized, clean and tidy:

• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Gather and empty trash in common areas, restrooms, break rooms, children's areas, dining rooms, kitchen
• Clean and supply public restrooms and supply resident restrooms
• Clean main and side dining areas to include: chairs, tables, serving line, counter tops, and front and inside of refrigerators and microwaves that survivors use
• Assist kitchen staff with deep cleaning of cooking area at least once a month
• Fill cleaning liquids for survivors to use on a regular basis
• Other occasional cleaning duties as assigned

Accountability

Areas in which the position is accountable/responsible:

• Quality Control: Ensures all areas are kept in a clean and orderly condition.
• Records: Accountable for ensuring records and documentation are accurate and current.
• Policies/Procedures: Ensures safety procedures are followed.

Requirements

Business-Related Contacts: N/A

Educational requirements: High School or equivalent

Certification or licensing requirements: Requires Domestic Violence Core Competency training plus an additional 6 hours of individualized training (30 hours total) to qualify for privilege status; must successfully pass written test

Valid Florida Driver's License with active automobile insurance and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Must have two years of driving experience.

Must be able to pass and maintain a level 2 background check

Specialized equipment or machines used in the course of the duties of the position: OSHA training cleaning methods cross contamination in a kitchen and bathroom, and spill containment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires using hands, walking frequently, climbing stairs, stopping, bending, stretching, pushing and pulling up to 40 pounds. Vision and talking/hearing is required most of the time. Lifting up to 40 pounds is required to use equipment and carry supplies, etc.

Employee will be exposed to cleaning solvents.

Work Environment

The environment is typically in an office setting with moderate noise. There is occasional exposure to the outdoors when transporting individuals.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Remarks

Responsible for participating in and completing all required opportunities for continuing education.

Complete the required 30-hour Core Competency training as mandated by law, and all other trainings as required by the agency.

Ensure all mandatory training requirements are up to date per agency policy.

Attend all mandatory agency and Facilities department staff meetings.

Behavior Expectations

The expectation is that each team member demonstrates knowledge of our company culture code and works in a way that aligns with our 15 fundamental behaviors. Our Guiding Principles are at the beginning of our culture code guidebook,

We are…

Survivor-Focused and Empowerment Based. The diverse voices of survivors inform the decisions we make. Survivors are encouraged to heal and move forward at the pace they set.

Collaborative. Collaboration with our community partners helps create better outcomes for survivors while also ensuring knowledge of the services we provide.

Diverse & Inclusive. Our team reflects the diversities of our community and the survivors we serve. We establish spaces and services that are supportive of all people.

A Great Place to Work. People love to work here. We develop the potential of our staff and support their growth as leaders in this work.

Honest & Ethical. We are transparent. We deliver on our promises. Each dollar we receive is used for its intended purpose and its greatest good.

A Safe Space. Safety leads each interaction with survivors.

Advocates. We tirelessly advocate for survivor safety, abuser accountability, and improving the overall system in our community.