Housekeeper

Gilbane Development; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Gilbane Development Company seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain clean offices, residential units, and public areas in Washington DC, upholding health standards and safe chemical handling.

The weekly schedule includes four weekdays and one weekend day. A high school diploma or equivalent and prior housekeeping experience are preferred, with reliable punctuality and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial/custodial or maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, resident rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards.
• Follows directions for cleaning chemicals and stores them properly.
• Empties trash and disposes of waste appropriately.
• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming.
• Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork; may wax/polish as needed.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment.
• Maintains clean storage areas and proper storage of supplies.
• Transports linens and supplies using carts; keeps aisles clear.
• Replenishes supplies and bathroom items.
• Reports repair needs to supervisor or maintenance.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Gilbane Development Company is looking for a Housekeeper to join our growing team in Washington DC. The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning of the business office, residential units, public and common areas of the property in a neat, clean, and attractive condition. The weekly schedule will include 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, resident rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met
• Follows user directions for all compounds and chemicals, including use of proper proportions; labels all compounds and chemicals properly and stores them in locked storage areas.
• Empties trash containers, replaces liners, as appropriate, and disposes of trash in proper receptacles
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming
• Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
• Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment
• Maintains clean storage area and stores cleaning supplies in the directed manner
• Carries linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts and maintains fire aisles when using cleaning cart
• Replenishes supplies, linens, and bathroom items
• Reports any repair needs to supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate
• Observes for resident safety when in resident care areas
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• The weekly schedule will include 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial/custodial or maintenance preferred

Salary

For Washington DC, this ranges from $17.21 - $20.81 per hour plus benefits and retirement program.

Benefits and Employment Conditions

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Gilbane is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.