Housekeeping Specialist

The Housekeeping Specialist is a key member of our Facilities team who will help provide a safe and clean environment inside and outside of the Community Center.

• Cleaning, dusting, mopping, waxing or washing floors, windows and fixtures within building and grounds of the facility.
• Preparing rooms for activities including furniture moving, arrangement, placement of equipment, etc.
• Removing or emptying rubbish cans and other refuse including collection of rubbish on the exterior of the building.
• Removing snow from sidewalks and salting.
• Related duties as assigned; assist in receipt of deliveries, setup of outside rentals.
• Daily completion of Housekeeping Duties check-off list.
• Other duties or areas as assigned by the supervisor.

• Excellent, demonstrated experience with room set ups, cleaning, and general housekeeping duties in an institutional setting, preferably a school setting or house of worship.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Absolutely essential is a demonstrated attitude of flexibility with changing needs/demands within the context of the job and have a bright and cheerful disposition, since there is much contact with our membership.
• Punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with schedule.
• Good customer service skills and positive energy.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions and set-ups.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with the team, taking instruction/guidance and offering assistance willingly.
• Ability to work independently, as needed, to support the group effort.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning products and best practices for using products and equipment, such as floor stripping and buffing machinery, vacuums, sanitizers.
• The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional work on ladders.
• Moving items over fifty pounds utilizing a team lift.

The JCC Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by providing cultural, social, educational, recreational/fitness programs, human services and Jewish identity-building opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds.