Housekeeper

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Housekeeper will clean, restock, and maintain camp facilities and equipment to ensure it meets cleanliness, sanitization & disinfecting requirements to p rovide a clean and healthy space for all persons on camp. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range : $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
Dates : late May - early August (exact dates TBD)

This hire must report to work at Tomahawk Ranch in Bailey, CO daily.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)

• Responsible for the daily cleaning, disinfecting & sanitation of all camp areas, camp vehicles and various equipment throughout the property.
• Maintain camp facilities in clean and ready to use condition.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects according to the GSCO Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocols for OP & Properties.
• Responsible for completing daily cleanliness check logs of all camp areas.
• Creates and follows all cleaning schedules of camp areas.
• Specific cleaning duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, showers/bathtubs, bathroom countertops and sinks.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing fixtures, railings, door handles, tables, chairs & program areas.
  • Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen areas & laundry facility.
  • Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs.
  • Sweeping/vacuuming and mopping hard floors.
  • Sorting, washing, loading, folding, and unloading laundry.
  • Help with keeping bathrooms stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Cleaning/washing windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
• Help with emptying trash receptacles and disposing of waste.
• Help with the general upkeep of all camp areas.
• Assist with the set up and cleanup of all dining hall procedures.
• Assists the facility team with inspecting used spaces, documenting insufficiencies.
• Use safe practices in all duties & activities in accordance with camp procedures and guidelines.
• Practice good housekeeping and sanitation practices.  Encourage good hygiene practices by all camp residents and visitors.
• Participate in rehearsals of emergency procedures.
• Implement health risk procedures. Alert supervisor to potential exposure of a communicable disease.
• Implement security procedures.  Alert supervisor to potentially hazardous conditions or situations.
• Maintain, use, and store equipment and facilities properly; report needed inventory or repairs.
• Help with the continuous stocking of equipment/inventory.
• Must have strict adherence to all safety and security procedures.
• Participate in pre-camp and in-service trainings, attend staff meetings, and contribute to the planning and coordinating of the work of the total staff team.
• Participate in supervisory conferences and in the staff evaluation process.
• Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled.
• Responsible for timecard management.
• Interact with digital systems
• Perform other duties as assigned to foster a cooperative climate and a smoothly operating camp.
• Other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Routinely display concern for an effective implementation of health, safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety, and security to prevent accidents and to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• At all times, help to promote a positive image of camp.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and overall maturity of judgement.
• Work together and communicate appropriately with all staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate a recognition and understanding of good customer service in all dealings and interactions as an employee of Girl Scouts of Colorado by maintaining constructive relationships with co-workers, girl members, parents, volunteers, and the community.
• Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently reports to work as scheduled, and in a timely manner.
• Understands when to refer issues to Kitchen/Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Camp Director and when to handle them personally.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education and/or Formal Training 

• Preferred High school diploma or GED (or working towards these).

Experience

• Preferred experience in housekeeping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Must understand and adhere to safe use of common cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Must understand how to interpret SDS sheets.

• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests.
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age, preferred age of 21 years of age for driving purposes.
• Preferred holding of a valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends. 

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED 

• This position frequently works with common housekeeping equipment including, but not limited to: vacuums, liquid and powder cleaning chemicals, laundry washers and dryers, carpet cleaners, etc.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.
• Possible exposure to latex.
• Exposure to common cleaners.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES  

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to regularly lift 5-10 pounds; with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
• Manual dexterity required to handle necessary equipment.
• Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, smell, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, limb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.