Housekeeping Team Member

Housekeeping Team Member

Role: Housekeeping Team Member

Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Work Location: On-site, New Canaan, CT

Schedule: Monday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours)

About Grace Farms

Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center in New Canaan, Connecticut, that brings people together across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building and Barns on 80 acres of publicly accessible natural landscape.

Your day to day

• Keep buildings, offices, restrooms, and guest areas clean and neat.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and clean different areas across the property.
• Wipe down tables, chairs, windows, glass doors, and other commonly used surfaces.
• Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee, tea, cups, napkins, etc.
• Empty trash with food waste and recycling bins throughout the campus.
• Clean kitchens, break rooms, refrigerators, laundry areas, and employee spaces.
• Help keep outdoor spaces tidy by cleaning furniture, walkways, and entrances.
• Wash towels, aprons, blankets, and other housekeeping items as needed.
• Organize supplies and make sure cleaning closets and storage areas are stocked.
• Assist in special cleaning projects, and other housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Report rooms or equipment requiring immediate attention to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Respond to radio calls for housekeeping needs which could include assistance in cleaning up of spills, leaks, stains, broken materials, restroom incidents and other housekeeping emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Tasks may vary depending on operational needs and priorities.

Physical skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 20 lbs. of trash with food/recycling waste.
• Required to collect, move, and dispose of trash and recycling throughout the facility.
• Available to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to safely use cleaning supplies and equipment such as mops, brooms, and vacuums.
• Able to wear and use a backpack vacuum (approximately 15-20 pounds) for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Able to push/pull carts and engage in frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety guidelines and proper lifting techniques.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks while maintaining professionalism with visitors and colleagues.
• Strong attention to details and pride in maintaining clean, welcoming spaces.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and take on variety of housekeeping and facility related tasks.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Ability to work evenings for special events when needed.
• Basic English communication skills required to respond to instructions provided by management and radio calls from all other staff members.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of housekeeping experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation range: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, different medical plan options, including dental and vision coverage, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan with an organizational match. We believe in the importance of rest and balance, offering generous paid time off (PTO), sick and personal days, and 11 paid holidays. All staff are invited to enjoy our scenic 80-acre preserved landscape and participate in the diverse public events hosted on-site.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.