Housekeeper

Introduction

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Summary Statement

The position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and\r\nwell-presented facilities across multiple historic sites, including routine\r\ncleaning, deep cleaning, trash removal, and exterior upkeep. The role includes\r\nmonitoring and maintaining adequate supplies of paper products, cleaning\r\nmaterials, restroom necessities, and other janitorial supplies, as well as\r\ncoordinating regular supply orders. The successful candidate will conduct\r\nroutine inspections of each site, identify and address cleanliness or maintenance\r\nneeds, and ensure facilities are consistently stocked and presentable.\r\nAttention to detail, reliability, initiative, and the ability to work\r\nindependently while following site-specific health and safety requirements are\r\nessential to this position.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n Sets table for dinner parties, receptions and lunches. Serves food and beverages; greets and receives guests upon arrival to events; cleans tables after functions; washes, dries and returns dishes to storage area.\r\n � \r\n Washes and dries laundry; irons clothes and linens; mends clothes and linens; changes bed linens and turns back bed for guests.\r\n � \r\n Assists with meal preparation by performing such duties as preparing various salads, baking cookies, making coffee and preparing beverages.\r\n � \r\n Supports operations of facility by providing courier service, running errands, making urgent deliveries, and picking up orders on an as-needed basis. \r\n � \r\n Dusts and polishes silver and brass fixtures and wood furniture, usually antiques; vacuums, mops, scrubs and/or waxes floors and walls.\r\n � \r\n Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, kitchens and appliances and replenishes soap and paper products.\r\n � \r\n Orders paper and cleaning supplies and maintains inventory, loads and unloads food, paper products, and supplies as needed.\r\n � \r\n Assists at functions by taking coats and providing for the needs of guests. \r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Housekeeper \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Six months experience in planning and directing housekeeping operations. \r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United\r\nStates. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal\r\nE-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each\r\nnew hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in\r\nthe U.S. For more information refer to our�job\r\nseeker resources.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New\r\nEmployee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held\r\nat designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated\r\nbased upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate\r\nto the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide\r\ncomplete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.\r\nFor education and training, list name of educational provider, training course\r\ntitles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information\r\nsupplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information\r\nsupplied on the application including your employment, education and training\r\nhistory as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future\r\ncorrespondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please\r\nkeep your contact information current.� You may also view all\r\ncorrespondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications”\r\ntab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n