POSITION: Housekeeper
STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Household Manager
SCHEDULE: Mon-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
SALARY: $38.00 hr, DOE
PAID TIME OFF: 6 Federal Holidays (New Years' Day, MLK Jr. Day, July 4, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 1/2 days off day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Day), Vacation: 2 weeks on an accrual basis
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:
It is the primary responsibility of the Housekeeper to cater to the Family and their guests needs and maintain the appearance of all areas of the property. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the Bridge-Ferry policies, practices, and procedures.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Clean assigned areas quickly, neatly, and efficiently.
• Maintain and perform functions of laundry (sort, wash, load, and unload laundry).
• Sort, fold and put away clean laundry.
• Iron and press clothing and linens.
• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Respect all equipment and property of the residence and use with care to avoid unnecessary damage.
• Strong knowledge of proper care for various surfaces.
• Cleaning and preparation of guest bedrooms.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors.
• Vacuum carpets, rugs, and draperies.
• Dust and polish furniture and fittings.
• Knowledge of cleaning artwork.
• Clean metal fixtures and fittings.
• Empty and clean trash containers.
• Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs, and showers.
• Wipe down glass surfaces.
• Wipe down refrigerators, wine fridges, mini fridges, etc.
• Dispose of expired food in refrigerator, freezer, and pantry.
• Make up beds and change linens as required.
• Tidy up rooms.
• Organize closets, storage, etc.
• Keep cleaning supply, household, and food inventory (use inventory for creating lists to run errands).
• Keep light bulb inventory.
• Change light bulbs.
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
• Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards.
• Clean appliances.
• Run errands (e. g., dry cleaner, seamstress, grocery store, dropping off donations, etc.).
• Declutter and organizational projects.
• Take items for donation, as directed.
• Clean entryway of home.
• Care for indoor plants.
• Polish silver.
• Minimal assistance with entertaining (e.g., setup, helping during event, clean up, etc.).
• Complete all other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Great attitude
• Highly motivated
• Good communication skills
• Driver's license and clean driving record (Required)
• Upon contingent offer of hire: Willing to run extensive background checks, motor vehicle checks, and drug tests
• Understand the importance of maintaining discretion (confidentiality agreement is required)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Professional with good attitude, hardworking and pleasant to be around
• Discreet and calm demeanor
• Willing to do some travel
• Comfortable with dogs
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle or feel.
The employee is required to sit and reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to multi-task and complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
This job description is an outline of job requirements and may not include all job functions that will be required by the private residence. This description is subject to change without notice.
