Housekeeper FT & PT

Brighamhouseal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Employee referral bonus

Paid holiday benefit

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Home and Auto Discount

Vendor Discount Program

401(k) with matching

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal time

Paid Holidays

Employee referral bonus

Resident referral bonus

Job summary

A residential facility in Washington, DC is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. The role involves duties such as cleaning apartments, performing laundry, and reporting any issues or unsafe conditions. Ideal candidates should be physically able to lift 50 lbs and have basic English skills. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) with matching contributions, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Able to operate cleaning equipment such as iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Able to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words.

Responsibilities

• Cleans public areas and residents’ apartments.
• Performs laundry duties as assigned.
• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
• Restock carts and assist maintenance as needed.
• Report resident issues and unsafe conditions promptly.

Skills

Operating cleaning equipment

Ability to work various schedules

Basic reading and writing in English

Basic math skills

Tools

Iron

Washer & Dryer

Brooms

Mops

Vacuums

Job description

Job Title

Housekeeper

Location

The Residences at Benning Metro 4501 Blaine Street NE Washington, DC 20019

Hours

Full Time and Part Time

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents and staff by performing cleaning duties assigned in apartments, interior and exterior common areas and amenities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans public areas and resident’s apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, patios & windows, floors, furniture and common areas.
• Perform laundry duties as assigned.
• Washes windows at reasonable heights through out the community as requested.
• Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.
• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Stock cleaning cart with supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets, and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Works cooperatively with Maintenance associates to ensure that trash and dumpster areas are clean.
• Completes Maintenance work order requests as required.
• Report resident issues or changes in health or living status promptly.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions or maintenance related issues promptly to Supervisor.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to operates cleaning equipment such as: iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums, etc
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Able to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Able to print and speak simple sentences in English.
• Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time.

Benefits

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.