Housekeeper/Custodian

Newport Academy; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Academy in Kirkland, WA is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. You will clean and disinfect surfaces, manage safety signage, empty trash, and perform deep cleaning as needed.

Responsibilities include replenishing supplies, reporting hazards, and laundering linens to ensure fresh accommodations. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with about one year of environmental services experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year experience with environmental services required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect all surfaces—furniture, floors, windows and décor.
• Ensure proper safety signage, manage wet floors and SDS compliance.
• Empty trash bins and keep spaces tidy and fresh.
• Perform deep cleaning as needed to maintain spotless areas.
• Replenish custodial and office supplies to keep operations running smoothly.
• Report any damages or safety hazards to facilities team promptly.
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment like vacuums and carpet cleaners.
• Prepare rooms for admissions and discharges.
• Launder linens to provide fresh bedding.
• Safely store and care for cleaning products and keep area sanitary.
• Respond to custodial emergencies like spills with prompt action.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet cleaner

Job description

What You’ll Do

As our Housekeeper, you’ll be the superhero of cleanliness, ensuring that our environment is not just clean but also safe and welcoming for everyone. Your attention to detail and passion for tidiness will help us maintain our high standards and create a positive atmosphere for our clients and staff.

Your Daily Adventures Will Include:

• Surface Cleaning Champion:Wield your cleaning tools like a pro! You’ll be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces—furniture, floors, windows, and décor—using the right methods and products to keep everything looking fabulous.
• Safety First:You’ll be our safety guru, ensuring proper signage is in place, managing wet floors, and keeping everything compliant with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Trash Tamer:Say goodbye to clutter! You’ll empty trash bins and keep our spaces tidy and fresh.
• Deep Clean Dynamo:Dive deep into cleaning when needed, ensuring every nook and cranny is spotless and inviting.
• Supply Superhero:Replenish custodial and office supplies to keep our operations running smoothly—because a well-stocked supply closet is a happy supply closet!
• Damage Detective:Keep your eyes peeled for any damages or repairs and report safety hazards to our facilities team faster than a speeding bullet!
• Equipment Enthusiast:Clean and maintain our trusty custodial equipment, like vacuums and carpet cleaners, to ensure they’re always ready for action.
• Room Prep Pro:Get rooms ready for new arrivals by assisting with preparations for admissions and discharges—making sure everything is perfect!
• Laundry Legend:Launder linens to ensure our clients always have fresh, clean bedding. Who doesn’t love that?
• Product Protector:Safely store and care for all cleaning products, keeping everything organized and sanitary.
• Crisis Commander:Be ready to respond to custodial emergencies like spills and broken glass with quick action and a smile!

What Makes You a Great Fit

Compensation for this role ranges from $20 - $22.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) years’ experience with environmental services required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.