Housekeeper (Stony Point Center) (Term Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Stony Point Center , owned and operated by PC(USA) for over 40 years, is located in the scenic Hudson River Valley, 45 minutes northwest of New York City in beautiful upstate New York. It rests on 30 acres of nature, gardens and farmland with a meditation space, labyrinth and art space to help guests explore faith, creativity, community and leadership building.

Stony Point Center is committed to welcoming guests from all walks of life, fostering dialogue, inspiring spiritual work and eradicating systemic racism and institutionalized poverty.

Basic Commitment: This position calls for a commitment to the mission of the PC(USA) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order , and the actions of the General Assembly.

Position Purpose:

To prepare sleeping rooms, bathrooms and common areas for use by day and overnight guests (throughout the campus). Perform tasks in a safe manner to provide a high standard of cleanliness for Stony Point Center guests, staff and residents.

Roles and Responsibilities (list in order of priority):

• Interact with guests in a manner that presents Stony Point Center in a positive and hospitable way
• Using products sanctioned by Stony Point Center, turnover and provide stayover service for rooms and bathrooms assigned daily.
• Notify supervisor of time off needed 2 weeks in advance.
• Assist team members when needed and ask for help when appropriate.
• Take care when finding items left behind to label and deliver to front desk.
• Maintain cleanliness, hospitality amenities and furnishings of sleeping units, public spaces and offices.
• Identify and communicate needed repairs to the Retreat Center Manager.
• Using care when entering and exiting guest rooms. Announce before entering and be aware of status of door lock when leaving.
• Adheres strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of Stony Point Center practices
• Perform tasks in a safe manner to provide a high standard of cleanliness for Stony Point Center guests, staff and residents. Working quickly without compromising quality in this process.
• Assist in Maintaining inventory records and order supplies and linens as needed.
• Assist Organize and store linens and supplies appropriately for easy access by housekeepers.
• Assist with room inspections and address any deficiencies in a timely fashion when needed.
• Communicate the status of rooms to housekeeping supervisor daily.

Essential Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a housekeeper in the hospitality industry
• Ability to interact with industry software to schedule ordering of supplies and maintain records for room inspections
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals from different racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish languages is helpful
• High Attention to detail
• Able to work without direction
• Ability to work well with others

Helpful Skills:

• Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, type, write and move from one location to another while performing tasks.
• Requires the ability to lift mattresses and other items up to 25 lbs in the normal course of duties

Additional Information/Benefits:

We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues.

The PC(USA) offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Pension Plan, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Paid Holidays.

A Corp Commitment:

Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being not only an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, but with the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation as well.