- Cleans interior surfaces, including but not limited to, vacuuming and extracting carpets; cleans, strips, waxes and buff floors; cleans light fixtures, furniture, walls and windows; cleans and sanitizes resident rooms and restrooms, collects and disposes waste, sanitizes garbage cans and ensures adequate stock of supplies are on hand.
- Performs housekeeping tasks as in: extracts carpets & upholstered furniture; cleans, scrubs, strips and waxes floors, scrubs and wi-wax floors; dusts, washes, and polishes furniture, equipment and building surfaces, disinfects as required.
- Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical, e.g. buffers, wringers, scrubbers, extractors and vacuums
- Cleans equipment and requests work order for equipment needing repair. Reports safety hazards to supervisor.
- Climbs ladders to reach high areas for cleaning purposes
- Collects and disposes of waste and recycling materials.
- Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs
- Maintains awareness of all safety and quality assurance standards and procedures
- Maintains documentation as required
- Maintains good public relations with other departments
- Operates vehicles and drives responsibly.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as needed.
- Performs related functions as assigned.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
- Floor Scrubbers
- Disinfectants & Sanitizers
- Carpet & upholstery extractors
- Vacuums
- Floor Machine / Buffers / Burnishers
- Variety of cleaning equipment and supplies
- Sewing machines
- Clothing label equipment
- Computer
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, plus one (1) year of cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Must be able to pass FBI background check process
- Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in housekeeping.
- Have the ability to attend and complete In-services & Annual Education per State and Federal Regulations.
- Knowledge of Infection Control, Standard Precautions, Disinfectants, and HIPPA.
- Knowledge of safety standards and ability to adhere to these standards.
- Ability to operate, clean, and maintain housekeeping equipment.
- Ability to lift and transport materials.
- Ability to safely perform work while on ladders.
- Ability to recognize safety issues and report them.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Request work orders on all environmental surfaces, furniture, and equipment needing repair through the computer on the e-mail / link.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, clients, staff and the public.
- Ability to work the required hours of the position.
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Intermittent standing, walking, sitting and driving.
Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and operating controls.
Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and grappling and occasional climbing.
Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
Withstanding temperature changes in the work environment.
Tolerating exposure to cold, noise and vibration in the work environment.