Housekeeper - Woodhollow

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc.; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc. is seeking a dedicated individual for a housekeeping role at Woodhollow Glen in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The position involves general cleaning tasks such as maintaining the entrance, lobbies, hallways, and restrooms while ensuring a professional appearance in all areas.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or GED) and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Attention to detail is crucial, and prior housekeeping experience is beneficial but not required. This role is an opportunity to contribute to a clean and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping experience helpful.
• Must have high attention to detail and ability to perceive cleaning/janitorial needs.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection and cleaning of common areas.
• General cleaning of walls, floors, and fixtures.
• Inspect public restrooms and restock supplies.

Skills

Communication, Oral

Detail Oriented

Honesty / Integrity

Reliability

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Janitorial and cleaning supplies

Job description

Community Name: Woodhollow Glen

Responsibilities

• Entrance Vestibule: Daily inspection and frequent cleaning by vacuuming carpet, mopping tile, cleaning mats, cleaning glass, dusting, and wiping walls as necessary.
• Lobby: General cleaning of walls and floors, light fixtures, emptying trash receptacles, dusting furniture, and vacuuming floors.
• Hallways: Vacuum carpets, remove carpet stains as necessary, wipe/dust handrails, wipe walls and doors, dust picture frames, light fixtures, door frames, and clean glass.
• Laundry Rooms: Clean lint screens in dryers daily, remove trash, clear sink drain, mop/wax floors, dust all areas and window sills.
• Floor Maintenance: Strip and wax floors as needed under the direction of the Manager.
• Public Restrooms: Inspect daily, empty trash, wipe fixtures, clean mirrors, replace supplies, clean floor, wipe ceramic tiles, remove foreign articles, and disinfect per schedule.
• Social Rooms: Vacuum, dust shelves and books, wipe furniture and accessories, maintain general cleanliness, inspect glass and trash cans.
• Community & Crafts Room (including Kitchen): Maintain general cleanliness of floors, walls, fixtures, furniture, appliances and lighting.
• Office and Reception Area: Daily cleaning to maintain professional appearance.
• Gain manager approval before engaging in major cleaning that may disrupt daily activity (e.g., stripping and waxing floors).
• Uphold emergency maintenance procedures, immediately respond to major problems, coordinate with local authorities as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word or other sign system.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to minute details.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Reliability – Dependent and trustworthy.
• Time Management – Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience

No prior experience necessary.

Other Requirements

• Prior housekeeping experience helpful.
• Must have high attention to detail and ability to perceive cleaning/janitorial needs.
• Must be able to effectively use janitorial and cleaning supplies.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Must interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must adhere to all terms in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.