Housekeeping - Sisters of St Francis of Penance and Christian Charity : Job Details

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Sisters of St. Francis Shared Services - Job Description Title: Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant FSLA: Non-Exempt General Summary: This position is non-exempt and is primarily responsible for the efficient performance of institutional housekeeping/laundry tasks both alone and as a member of the Housekeeping/Laundry team. Accountability: The Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant will be accountable to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor. Essential Functions: 100% 1. Cleans public areas in the school, convent, Center of Renewal and/or Health Center, at the request of the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor. 2. Cleans private living areas (including bedrooms, bathrooms, showers and kitchens) in the convent, Health Center, Center of Renewal and Ormsby Hall. 3. Responsible for the operation of all machines located within the laundry, including the washing machine, wringer, dryer and iron. 4. Performs all tasks assigned, including taking orders and executing them in a timely and professional manner. 5. Ability to read directions and communicate both orally and in writing sufficiently to preform job. 6. Attends monthly staff meetings and periodic in-service training sessions, when schedule permits. 7. Operate housekeeping and laundry equipment and work with large machines. 8. Orders cleaning supplies internally when necessary. 9. Determines and requests assistance from the Maintenance Department in moving heavy furniture, weighing 50 lbs. or more, when necessary. 10. Provides weekend/evening coverage when requested by the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor in advance. 11. Able to work as a team with fellow employees, respecting the privacy of the Sister residents and guests. 12. Must have the ability to accept directions, perform several tasks at once, adhere to a schedule and execute a task from reception to the delivery of a completed service. Competencies: 1. Collaboration Skills. 2. Thoroughness. 3. Decision making. 4. Communication Proficiency. 5. Maintain a flexible attitude. 6. Organizational Skills. 7. Time Management. 8. Teamwork Orientation. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cleaning fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on campus. The noise level in some work environments can be loud. The employee frequently interacts with other staff members and Sister Residents requiring professional confidence. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and intermittently requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and transporting of equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Operating industrial scrubbers, buffers and shampooers, using a repetitive push and pull motion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Hours of work vary: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or with the ability to be flexible as needed. [Health Center housekeeper includes rotating weekends and holidays; (evenings and weekends may be required as job duties demand). If this occurs, working hours are adjusted.] Travel The position requires some local travel. Required Education and Experience: 1. High School diploma or GED 2. Experience preferred, or a willingness to learn Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 1. Possess a valid driver's license. 2. Pre-employment testing and background check may be required for this position. Disclaimer Clause: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the job and may change at any time with or without notice.. Pay starts at $15.91 TagsAbout the OrganizationThis position is currently accepting applications.