Housekeeper

Do you aim high? Are you genuinely helpful? Are you looking for a place where you can make a

 

difference, receive ongoing support and training, and build a rewarding, long-lasting career?

 

Then you may be a good fit for FirstService Residential, North America’s foremost property

 

management firm. We’re all about our associates, and as we continue to grow, we’re looking for

 

even more quality people who share our dedication to doing what’s right, improving residents’

 

quality of life, building great relationships and truly making a difference for their clients, their

 

colleagues and themselves. Is that you? If so, we think you should get to know us.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

This position is responsible for cleaning projects requiring advanced training and demonstrated

 

skill. Inspects work performed in assigned building/property(s) and submits reports to the

 

Supervisor. Positions may be indoors to maintain the interior of the community, outdoors to

 

maintain the exterior, or a mixture of both.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Performs a variety of cleaning/maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited

 

to sweeping, mopping, shampooing, dusting, polishing, trash disposal, replacing light

 

bulbs and window cleaning.

 

• Informs Supervisor of needed supplies.
• Maintains all cleaning solutions in accordance to OSHA requirements for hazardous

 

chemicals.

 

• Removes trash from premises and assists in emergency cleaning.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this

 

equipment.

 

• Maintains friendly and professional attitude.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for

 

assigned areas.

 

• Inspects all assigned areas daily and reports all cleaning and maintenance

 

discrepancies to Supervisor.

 

• Ensures that security procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with building staff.
• Furnishes and burnishes floors as required.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for

 

assigned areas. Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.

 

• As applicable, cleans restrooms: Sweeps and mops floors. Refills all dispensers such as

 

hand towels, toilet paper & hand soap. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors & counters.

 

Empties/removes trash. Reports any discrepancies or deficiencies to supervisor.

 

• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this

 

equipment.

 

OPERATING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

 

Education/Training:

 

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

 

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities:

 

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures;
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time;
• Crawl in small and tight spaces; Ability to work in different environmental working

 

conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain);

 

• Walk and climb stairs; Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment;
• Reach with hands and arms;
• Ability quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job

 

functions;

 

• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers;
• Complete all required forms.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a timely manner.
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3 ft).

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

 

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable

 

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

 

functions.

 

DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the

 

right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.