Facilities Housekeeper

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve.  Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission. SUMMARY Cleans all common areas, ensures that the homes or facilities are neat and debris free.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:    Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas so that health standards are met. Cleans floor surfaces, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners, shampooers and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Empties trash receptacles and cleans and maintains windows, walls, woodwork, and light fixtures. Recognizes the need for housing maintenance or hazards and submits work order for repair. Follows universal precautions and strict procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices. Disinfects equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers. Observes precautions required to protect customer property, and reports damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors. Sorts, counts and marks clothing and other articles, loads washing machines, and irons and fold dried items and stores them in linen closets. Performs various errands such as taking laundry to the cleaners, buying groceries and household supplies. Records expenditures as necessary. Prepares rooms for meetings, and arrange decorations, media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions. Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding residents’ rights. Promotes independence, choice, and empowerment of individuals receiving services and treats individuals with dignity and respect. Maintains knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures regarding housekeeping. Performs other related duties and activities as required.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   None required   Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:   Education and Experience:  High School diploma or equivalent Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None required Other Skills and Abilities: N/A Other Requirements: Travel as needed Physical Requirements: Medium Work.  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.