POSITION SUMMARY
Performs any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain tenant apartment units and general or intensive cleaning of public and assigned areas of the condominium complex.
The housekeeper is expected to promote a positive image of the property to tenants and guests, to ensure positive interactions, and be able to address resulting requests and problems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Essential Job Duties:
1. Prepares and equips work cart. Replenishes used cleaning material's stocks cart with proper cleaning equipment, cleaning aids, and tools.
2. Cleans and inspects tenant apartments:
a. Strips beds and replaces linen; cleans bathroom, runs water, checks area under the sink; flushes toilet and sprays germicide.
b. Checks kitchen sink including under the sink and fixtures, leaving used dishes as is; cleans counters wall and appliances. Runs water and inspects refrigerator and freezer.
c. Wipes and dusts furniture and fixtures in living room and lanai areas. Rearrange furniture as needed; wipe and clean windows; mop and wipe floors.
d. Launders towels, bed linen, dish towels, etc. with washer and dryer.
e. Dusts and cleans blinds; Runs washing machine and disposes of all trash in the apartment.
3. Cleans and inspects assigned public areas, including the Exercise and Social Rooms, sauna facility, sun deck, lobby and office areas, front lawn, Kona Street sidewalk, and parking levels 1-3.
a. Performs general cleaning chores including windows, furniture, table tops and panels, windows, and cushions. Vacuums carpets or mops floors as needed.
b. Empties rubbish receptacles and removes trash; cleans and mops elevator landing area, elevator cabs, and public and employee rest rooms.
c. Wipes and dusts furniture and fixtures; rearranges furniture as needed. Wipes and cleans windows; mops and wipes floors. Cleans appliances including the Sun Deck refrigerator; polishes metal work.
d. Sweeps and cleans the Front Lawn and Kona Street exterior areas including the planter areas and driveway.
4. Inspects condition of electrical and light fixtures throughout the complex to ensure that fixtures and outlets are in proper working condition and reports discrepancies to the General Manager.
5. Records work performed daily on the employee's Work Checklist. Enters and reports all unusual situations to the General Manager.
B. Marginal Job Duties:
1. Requests repair service and waits for maintenance assistance.
2. Observes precautions required to protect company and tenant property; reports damage, theft, and found articles to the General Manager.
3. Records work performed daily. Enters and reports all unusual situations to the General Manager.
4. Returns to the housekeeping storage areas periodically to ensure that the work cart is properly equipped and stocked.
5. Launders work rags and other cleaning essentials, as needed or directed.
6. Performs other related duties, as directed or required.
SUPERVISION
No supervision required. Receives direct supervision from the General Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Experience:
Prior housekeeping experience in any capacity preferred.
B. Knowledge:
Ability to read, write, speak English and follow simple oral and written instructions. Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and materials preferred.
C. Education/Training:
High School diploma, or equivalent preferred; on-the-job training will be provided.
PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS
The Physical, Environmental, and Communication demands described here are representative of those demands that are encountered or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
A. Physical Demands:
Duties require functional use of extremities and full range of body motion to perform a variety of duties. Physical mobility and stamina required. Frequent or prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing or carrying up to 25 lbs. Pushing or pulling heavy furniture, with assistance where necessary. Must use standard cleaning equipment and utility tools. Use of rubber gloves for sanitary protection.
B. Environmental Demands:
Work is generally conducted indoors with some duties required outside the facility. Some exposure to mild cleaning solvents requiring use of rubber gloves.
C. Communication Demands:
Works in a team environment. Frequent verbal communication with residents, employees and other administrative staff. Ability to interact comfortably with tenants. Able to follow instructions verbally or by cell phone and radio.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Honolulu, HI 96814 (Required)
Work Location: In person