Housekeeper-Full Time, Part Time, Afternoon Shifts or Weekends

Frost Valley YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Frost Valley YMCA in New York is seeking a Housekeeper responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of lodges, cabins, and public areas. You will support guest services and report maintenance needs while maintaining housekeeping supplies and vehicles.

The ideal candidate should be 18 or older with stamina for physical tasks. Housekeeping experience is preferred but not required, and the role involves cleaning bathrooms, delivering linens, and managing laundry tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum age required is 18 years old.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Requires physical stamina for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work well with children of various ages.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of cleanliness in all lodges and cabins.
• Deliver linens where required.
• Clean and prepare bathrooms using prescribed cleaners.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for all of Frost Valley’s housekeeping needs, which includes the condition/cleanliness of lodges, cabins and all designated public facilities. The ability to communicate and work well with other departments regarding guest services and maintenance issues is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure a high level of cleanliness in all lodges, cabins and designated public areas according to housekeeping department procedures and quality standards.
• Deliver linens where required.
• Strip and make of beds, and prepare rooms as required (motel style).
• Clean under mattresses, behind beds and inside drawers (bunk style).
• Dust and clean all surfaces.
• Vacuum, sweep or mop floors where required.
• Clean and prepare bathrooms using prescribed cleaners and methods.
• Remove all garbage and recyclables from buildings.
• Collect and transport used linens to the laundry facility.
• Fold blankets and store with pillows where required.
• Report all repair needs using maintenance requests.
• Monitor and replenish all housekeeping supplies in buildings as required.
• Collect and record all lost & found items.
• Maintain designated housekeeping storage areas.
• Maintain the laundry facility and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Operate the washer and dryer equipment.
• Fold all laundry to the required standard.
• Ensure the linen closet is stocked and orderly.
• Ensure the housekeeping vehicles are clean and properly fueled.
• Ensure that the safety procedures and policies are followed and applied correctly.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Minimum age required is 18 years old
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds
• Requires physical stamina for extended periods of time
• Ability to work well with children of various ages
• Able to stand for long period of time
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER