SUMMARY:
Directs institutional housekeeping program to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions of establishment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Establishes standards and procedures for the work of housekeeping staff.
- Plans work schedules to ensure adequate services.
- Inspects andevaluates the physical condition of establishment.
- Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.
- Periodically inventories supplies and equipment.
- Investigates new and improved cleaning instruments and methods.
- Selects and purchases new furnishings.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hospitality degree required
- 2-3 years of Housekeeping experience
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPETENCIES
- Job knowledge- competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
- Communications- expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Delegation- delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
- Quality Management- looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Cost Consciousness- works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
- Achievement Focus- sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Attendance/Punctuality- is consistently at work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Planning/Organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
- Quality- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE AND HOURS
- 40-50 hours or more per week. Weekdays, weekends, and Holidays. Schedule flexible as business dictates.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying
· This position requires an above average amount of physical labor such as bending, stooping, walking, reaching and standing.
· Should be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Bending/Kneeling
· This position requires an above average amount of physical labor such as bending & stooping.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards
of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.