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Housekeeping Associate

Wheeler Mission
Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2026
💰 $26,000/yr

About the role

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Shelter for Men - Indianapolis, IN 46204Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $13.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesPosition Description

 

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c) 3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious.  We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.  Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.  Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.





 


 




 


Job Title: Housekeeping Associate


Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt 




 


Reports to: Program Manager


Full or Part-time: Part-Time




 


Team:  Shelter for Men


 




Position Summary:


 




Provides excellent and consistent housekeeping care at Wheeler Mission Ministries' shelter and resident facilities for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Indianapolis community. The facilities have a variety of layouts that include kitchens, dining rooms, residential areas, sleeping spaces, orientation rooms, etc. Facilities team members must be familiar with all spaces to cover facility and housekeeping needs for the Ministry. Some weekend or evening work will be required.


 




Qualifications



Key Duties and Responsibilities

Brief description of duties in order of priority


 





Key Area: Cleaning of facilities:  


General cleaning and sanitation of floors, restrooms, shower rooms, and glass/windows. This includes but is not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning sinks, showers, toilets, windows, and mirrors, and picking up daily debris.
Laundry, including bed linens
Cleans outside of facilities including shoveling/salting snow as needed.


 

Key Area: General Maintenance:


Perform general maintenance including replacing light bulbs or filters and making minor repairs to walls, painting, or flooring as needed.
Must watch for facility or equipment malfunctions and report any facility issues to their supervisor immediately.


 

Key Area: Other


Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor in order to maintain safe, clean, and functional facilities at WM.
Will occasionally travel to and work in other WM facilities.


 

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  

This position has no direct reports but may be asked to assist in the supervision of volunteers.





 

Competencies Required

 




Unique for this job


Unique for this job


For managers of people




Adaptability


Problem Solving


 




Guest/Customer Focus


Detail Orientation


 




Action Orientation


Timeliness


 





 

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:


Ability to understand basic instructions regarding cleaning requirements.
Demonstrated high standards for cleaning and ability to meet Wheeler housekeeping standards.
Must be able to identify issues such as broken equipment, maintenance needs, or guest complaints, and take appropriate actions to address them.
1+ years of successful, recent work experience, demonstrating dependability and a strong work ethic.
Flexibility to work in other WM facilities, work varied hours, and evening or weekend work
High school diploma or HSE, preferred
A valid Indiana Driver’s License and ability to be insured by WM’s auto-insurance policy, preferred


 

Required Knowledge Areas for Success:


Wheeler cleaning standards
Hazardous material safety requirements
Equipment handling including power sprayers, mowers, snow blowers, industrial washers and dryers


 

Technical/Software Knowledge:


Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including email, Word, and SharePoint
Basic Proficiency in Pay Com 


 

Mission Alignment:


Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible
Alignment with WM values
Adherence to WM Employee Policies


 

Physical Requirements: To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be able to:


Remain standing for long periods of time and walk consistently throug

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