Govt. Housing - Housekeeping Technician

Sault Tribe

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Housekeeping Technician, under the supervision of the Assistant Housing Director, is responsible for performing general, regular and deep cleaning and sanitizing of the Housing Authority administrative office building in Kincheloe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following):

Cleans and disinfects public and waiting areas; i.e., hallways, walls, vents, light fixtures, fans and windows, public and employee restrooms of the building.
Cleans team member’s offices to include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and cleaning high touch surfaces, such as phones and door handles.
Performs floor maintenance including stripping, waxing, polishing, carpet stain removal and steam cleaning on all carpets, tile floors, and rugs in both facilities.
Removes and properly handles and disposes of trash and waste.
Performs monthly safety inspections on all emergency lights, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.
Maintains a neat and organized custodial storage room and ensures supplies inventory is sufficiently stocked; submits purchase requests.
Maintains up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) binders for building.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

Provides back up for the Housekeeping Technician at the Hessel Community Center when needed.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and required trainings.
All other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS: Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers and outside vendors/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position medium with lifting of 50 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds. Physical factors include frequent standing, walking, and use of hearing, typing and occasional sitting, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, manual handling, use of smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision, and bending. Working conditions include occasional exposure to extreme weather, heat/cold, wet/humidity, noise and air quality. Potential hazards include frequent exposure to chemicals, insecticides/pesticides, needles/syringes, client contact, computer use and occasional exposure to high exposed places, infectious exposure and equipment. Protective equipment/clothing needed to perform job include safety gloves and eye protection; protective equipment/clothing provided by employer.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year housekeeping experience required.

Certification/License: Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver’s license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have general knowledge of cleaning and sanitization procedures, safety hazards, and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Ability to learn proper use of other chemical agents such as stripping and waxing materials required. Must have demonstrated experience or the ability to learn to operate floor maintenance equipment, such as carpet steam cleaners, extractors, vacuums, floor scrubbers, floor stripping machines, floor buffer/polishing machines. Must have excellent public relations/customer service skills and be able to exhibit a friendly and positive attitude. Must be able to work with minimal to no supervision. Must maintain strict confidentiality. Must be flexible and available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Native American preferred.