Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

HOUSEKEEPER/HOUSTON, TX

Reports To: Community Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position supports two properties and requires the Housekeeper to travel between both locations on a daily basis.

Must be bilingual 

Position Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the housekeeper involve the upkeep of each apartment and amenity in order to enhance and maintain its appeal. The Housekeeper will also assist the rest of the employees, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates and promotes a 100% commitment to providing the best possible experience for our residents and employees.

· Clean the office, clubroom, restrooms and other common areas on a daily basis, prior to 10:00 a.m.

· Clean and maintain models and/or target units on a daily basis.

· Clean all vacant apartments as directed by the Manager or Assistant Manager.

· Keep all vacancies fresh and odorless.

· Clean and maintain laundry facilities daily by 10:00 a.m.

· Perform additional duties requested by the Manager or Assistant Manager.

· Inform management of supply needs on a weekly basis.

· Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.

· Other responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager or Regional Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools.

· Must be able to take direction

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy weight material/appliances/equipment up to 50 pounds for variable distances), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops without endangering yourself, residents or co-workers. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment (i.e., repetitive hand/wrist, griping and elbow motion). Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth perception for proper operation and repair of machines, wiring, and equipment. Must be able to complete tasks wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., back belts, goggles, masks, gloves, etc.).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed on a regular basis to outdoor environment (i.e., heat, cold, damp, rain, etc.). Will also have light to moderate exposure to injuries (i.e., chemicals, electrical, machinery, tools, lifting, etc.). Will be exposed to some low-level noise when using power tools. Hazards can be minimized with proper lifting techniques, MSDS and general safety training and wearing of proper safety equipment.