Housekeeper - Pathways at Chalmers South

To be responsible, under the direction of the General Manager and/or Lead Maintenance, for the overall maintenance and care of the grounds, parking areas and common area facilities so they stay clean and orderly at all times. Because of the importance of assuring the successful management of the maintenance staff, the housekeeper may be cross-trained to complete some duties of the groundskeeper and/or maintenance technician/assistant to provide support and cooperation in completing all work items. Above all else, the spirit of teamwork and cooperation with other team members will not only improve the job you do, but enhance the entire work experience. Duties and Responsibilities General: • Report to the General Manager each morning to communicate daily needs of the property and receive daily assignments. • Report any observed problems in units or on the property to the General Manager • Keep the grounds, garbage container areas, hallways, garages and/or parking lots, in a neat and orderly manner not allowing any trash or debris to accumulate. Every morning and continually throughout the day these areas must be policed. Depending on the property, it may be required to vacuum and/or blow hallways, parking areas and/or breezeways two or three times a week or as necessary. • Assist or perform all work associated with the upkeep of the grounds at the direction of the General Manager • Assist management/leasing staff with curb appeal which may include detailing model units, putting out balloons, banners, a-boards, etc. • Daily cleaning of all common areas including but not limited to the community room, fitness area, elevators, elevator lobbies, laundry centers, hallways and model unit as designated by the General Manager • Sweep all assigned areas, stairways, halls, laundry centers, building entrances and common areas. • Wet mop and vacuum all public areas stairways, hallways, laundry centers, building entrances and common areas. Always post ‘Slippery When Wet’ signs. • Empty garbage containers in all common areas. • Dust all furniture and fixtures in the common areas. • Report all unusual circumstances such as vandalism, missing light bulbs or fixtures, missing smoke detectors or extinguishers in the common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor. Qualifications for this Position • High school education or equivalent • Full-time housekeeper/custodial experience, or gardening/grounds keeping experience, experience in related field or willingness to learn. • Personable and trustworthy. • Ability to work with and understand the problems of residents. • Concern for work-safety program. • Physical aspects of the job may require heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying.