Housekeeper

Trinity Church NYC; West Cornwall (CT); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

A community retreat center located in West Cornwall, Connecticut, is seeking a Housekeeper responsible for ensuring cleanliness in guest rooms, meeting rooms, and common areas. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of housekeeping or maintenance experience, excellent customer service skills, and be detail-oriented. Duties include cleaning rooms, stocking supplies, and assisting with the setup for retreats. This is a full-time role with a pay rate of $22 per hour. Flexible scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping or maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean rooms, common areas, and bathrooms.
• Stock bathrooms and kitchens with necessary supplies.
• Assist with setup for programs and retreats.

Skills

Care and maintenance of linens and washables

Basic sewing skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Physically able to operate cleaning equipment

Education

1-2 years previous housekeeping or maintenance experience

Job description

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning guest rooms, chapel, meeting rooms, common areas, and restrooms at Trinity Retreat Center. This individual will ensure that rooms are ready for visiting guests.

The payrate for this position is $22 an hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thoroughly clean rooms, common areas, meeting rooms, chapel, dining room and bathrooms. Make sure that all surfaces are free of stains, mold, and mildew.
• Vacuum, strip beds, clean dining room, and dust each guest room.
• Ready rooms for incoming visitors, including fresh linens on beds and towels in bathrooms.
• Stock bathrooms and kitchens with necessary paper goods.
• Restock needed cleaning supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets and take out trash.
• Check and maintain bathroom supplies, including soap and shampoo.
• Periodically thoroughly clean upholstered furniture, windows and drapes.
• Keep windows clean and free of dust.
• Assists with the laundering, folding, and organizing of sheets, towels, and linens for guests and kitchen staff.
• Check that all light fixtures are in good working order. Replace light bulbs as needed.
• Assist directors and retreat leaders with setup for programs and retreats.
• Periodically turn mattresses, and check that bedding and sitting room cushions and pillows are properly clean and in good repair.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Care and maintenance of linens and washables
• Basic sewing skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as: vacuum cleaners, brooms, spray bottles
• Not allergic to cleaning supplies
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and flexible
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed
• Ability to work closely with colleagues in completing routine and special assignments

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS

• 1-2 years previous housekeeping or maintenance experience

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