Housekeeper

FTS is seeking a Housekeeper for Dauphin Island.

We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able to attend to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation.

Essential Job Duties are but not limited to:

● Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, stripping, and waxing floors.

● Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.

● Maintain a facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.

● Requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required. (Seldom)

● Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.

● Plan a work schedule for major tasks.

● Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.

● Empty trash containers daily.

● Wet mop floors in all residential areas and bathrooms. Damp mops all areas as needed.

● Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily

● Clean all air vents.

● Report any needed repairs immediately to the supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, beds need repair, etc.)

● Completely strip and recoat all floor areas when necessary and as scheduled.

● Check the entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically.

● Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.

● Ensure all offices, dormitories, houses, classrooms, and general facilities are cared for and inspected according to standards.

● Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies.

● Notify superiors of any damages, deficits, and disturbances.

● Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience

● Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate.

● Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.

● May be asked to work outside of the assigned schedule for necessary job duties.

● Participate in our annual Discovery Day (held annually on a Saturday in April)

● Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, stripping, and waxing floors.

● Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.

● Maintain a facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.

● Requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required. (Seldom)

● Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.

● Plan a work schedule for major tasks.

● Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.

● Empty trash containers daily.

● Wet mop floors in all residential areas and bathrooms. Damp mops all areas as needed.

● Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily

● Clean all air vents.

● Report any needed repairs immediately to the supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, beds need repair, etc.)

● Completely strip and recoat all floor areas when necessary and as scheduled.

● Check the entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically.

● Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.

● Ensure all offices, dormitories, houses, classrooms, and general facilities are cared for and inspected according to standards.

● Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies.

● Notify superiors of any damages, deficits, and disturbances.

● Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience

● Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate.

● Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.

● May be asked to work outside of the assigned schedule for necessary job duties.

● Participate in our annual Discovery Day (held annually on a Saturday in April)

Requirements:

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED preferred.

● Ability to read and write.

Experience:

● Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper

● Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.

● Computer skills are a must for timekeeping purposes.

● Timekeeping equipment (Facial recognition time keeping)

● First Aid/CPR preferred, but not required.

Physical Abilities:

● Requires occasional, lifting, caring, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lbs.

● Moderate dexterity in operation machinery, tools, or office equipment

● Standing or walking some of the time, reaching overhead

● Working with hands in hot water and chemicals

● May involve exposure to extreme heat and cold.

● Must be able to properly lift heavy items from a stooping position, with help.

● Exposed to bright/dim lights.

● Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, depth perception and texture perception.

Interpersonal Abilities:

● Ability to work in a professional manner with a diverse group of people.

● Valid State Driver’s license

● Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

● Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

● Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

● Work well within a skilled team and independently.

● Ability to plan, organize, and implement projects.

● Ability to prioritize tasks.

● Ability to meet deadlines with limited oversight.

● Drive company vehicle on campus properties