At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:
We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.
Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.
What You'll Do as a Housekeeper
The housekeeper is responsible for performing housekeeping duties throughout the facility/building to create a clean, sanitized, and safe environment for the children and the staff. The overall goal is to maintain and create an inviting environment for the children, families, and staff.
Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.
$600.00 Sign On Bonus (paid out in 3 payments)
Responsibilities
We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare
Housekeeper Work Standards
Perform general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning and sanitizing common areas, restrooms, windows, walls, carpet, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash receptacles, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. And sweeping per the assigned cleaning schedule.
Spot clean and maintain resident and common areas, as needed
Dust furniture, baseboards, equipment, and other items in safe manner always
Clean equipment and store general cleaning supplies
Regularly inspect work to ensure cleanliness and proper sanitization in accordance with department standards
Ensure the environment is always free of hazardous chemicals or cleaning products; maintain the environment in a manner that is safe for residents and staff
Perform all cleaning duties using the proper supplies, equipment, and chemicals; seek assistance from facility manager when needed
Other duties and projects as assigned
Communication
Report all accidents and incidents to the facilities manager in a timely manner; notify the facility manager regarding the need for major facility/building issues
We Are Servants| We Help Others
Teamwork
Work closely with the Facilities Manager to maintain appropriate inventory of housekeeping supplies
Work closely with the Facilities Manager to examine resident living areas, halls, common area, and lobbies to determine repair or replacement of furniture, lights, or equipment
Assist facility manager with the evacuation of residents and staff during emergency situations
Provide on-call assistance when needed
Work closely with the Facility manager and the team to ensure department operations are working effectively and efficiently and department goals and objectives are being met
Assist Facilities Manager with the evacuation of residents and staff during emergency situations
We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate
Building Relationships
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, the facilities management team, facility staff, contractors, sub-trade contractors, and volunteers to ensure housekeeping duties are being executed to meet expectations and are completed on time
Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community
Qualifications
Housekeeper Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age
6 months housekeeping/janitorial experience or equivalent
Ability to handle emergency with or without supervision
Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and unplanned requests during shift
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions concerning mixing of cleaning and disinfecting solutions
Service oriented with the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a respectful and courteous manner
Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks
Ability to see the different colors, shades, and brightness; ability to see objects in very bright or dim light
Housekeeper Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service populations and area)
1-year housekeeping or janitorial experience
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
Discounted Gym Memberships
Donated Leave Program
Physical Demands & Work Conditions for Housekeeper
This position will require constant bending, kneeling, twisting, stretching, and reaching, frequent walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs. and use equipment and/or work with other team members to move, push, pull, left up to 100lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.