Summary/Objective
Employee is required for maintaining the clean and neat appearance of all assigned areas. In addition, the employee is responsible for reporting all problems to the supervisor, including problem items that may not be in the list of responsibilities. Team work is expected from every employee. This description and quantity of duties is subject to change at any time by the supervisor.
KWPM Culture
As a team member of KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, you are expected to understand and support the mission statement of the company and practice our GREAT values every day. These values include but are not limited to greeting and smiling; showing respect with name recognition and eye contact; accepting the empowerment to exceed everyone's expectations and showing enthusiasm for your position and duties; being accountable to show a positive attitude and accountable for your actions; and be trustworthy in your duties and transparent in everything you do. These are our GREAT values and part of your work practices and expected as part of your daily activities while working at KW Property Management and Consulting.
Duties and Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, common rooms (party room,children’s play room, fitness center) and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Carry toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
- Report any and all maintenance items that include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipmentto the Building Maintenance Department.
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
- Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintaina safe work environment.
- Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and foundarticles to supervisors.
- Prepare rooms for meetings, and arrange decorations, and furniture for social or business functions.
- Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintaina safe work environment.
- Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
Work Environment
The housekeeper performs their work in a residential environment. While primarily responsible for the cleaning of common
areas and waiting areas, they will need to have the ability to work around chemical cleaning solutions.
Position requires occasional exposure to the outdoor climate and weather conditions.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk and climb stairs, climb ladders, crawl in small and tight spaces;
stoop and/or kneel; lift and/or move and/or carry up to 20 pounds in the work environment.
- Ability to push cleaning equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Non-exempt position (hourly) and the schedule will be determine at each property/location to suit the business needs of
the community. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.
Tuesday through Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute break.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience working in the role of housekeeper, janitor, or porter for a residential building.
- At least one year experience in managing and supervising a housekeeping department.
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and how to properly use them.
- Ability to use standard cleaning equipment within a residential building; vacuum cleaner, floor polisher, cleaning
cart, etc.
- Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
