Brewster Academy, a private boarding/day school in Wolfeboro NH, is accepting applications/resumes for a Housekeeper
Basic Position Description:
This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of various school buildings and/or dormitories in a manner meeting the health and safety standards and strategic appearance standards of the institution. This position requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, talking, hearing, reading directions, learning, problem-solving, and interacting with others throughout the workday. Regular attendance is essential.
Essential Job Functions:
-Sweep, dust, mop, scrub, and vacuum hallways, stairs, shampoo/spot clean carpets, clean windows, office space, dormitories, and other assigned rooms;
-Clean, mop, scrub, polish, and disinfect showers, stalls, toilets, sinks, faucets, etc.;
-Follow appropriate and safe chemical use when cleaning;
-Maintain a sufficient supply of materials (e.g. tissue, soap, etc.) in assigned areas;
-Empty trash and garbage containers in assigned areas;
-Complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Other Responsibilities:
-Generate work orders for needed repairs
-Complete minor repairs if possible (change lightbulbs, tighten screws, maintain vacuums, etc)
Other duties, as assigned
ADA Requirements:
Continuously: Walk, Stand, Pull, Push, Reach, in all directions, Grasp, Squat, Lift up to 25 lbs, Complete repetitive motions for an extended period of time, Visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned and determine safety of workplace surroundings
Frequently: Bend, Kneel, Climb stairs, Climb ladders, Environmental Conditions, Continuously work with chemicals
Occasionally work with fumes, gasses, odors, and/or dust,
During academic schedule, work alone in assigned areas
During summer months, frequently work with others
Occasionally work alone
Skills:
-Possess strong organizational skills and exercise good judgment;
-Service-oriented and able to interface with many people;
-Able to multi-task in an environment with many distractions;
-Able to work alone as well as work successfully with a team;
-Able to understand and follow directions;
-Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, &/or students of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, & ethnic backgrounds.
Requirement:
Position requires wearing of a uniform (provided), protective gloves (provided), 'full' shoes and socks (must provide for self; no sandals or open-toed/heeled shoes).
Position requires valid driver's license w/excellent driving record and personal means of reliable transportation to various buildings on campus, with proof of vehicle insurance.
Applicants must be available when needed (i.e., Family Weekends, prep for Summer Programs, prep for school year opening, etc) and able to work overtime when necessary.
Hours: 4am-12pm
Learn more about Brewster Academy at www.brewsteracademy.org
Brewster Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.