Housekeeper I

Overview

As our Housekeeper I, you will be responsible for maintaining the general cleanliness of the facility through thorough cleaning practices, in compliance with OSHA guidelines, and company and industry standards.

 

This is a part-time night shift position. Hours: 7:30pm-11:30pm, M-F. 

Detailed Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Maintains the clean and attractive appearance of the office and common areas of OTC to include vacuuming carpets, dust and wet mopping of hard surface floors, cleaning windows, doors, and other surface areas, emptying trash containers, ceiling and vent cleaning, dusting of furniture, and cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms

Maintains compliance with OSHA guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy work environment through the proper completion of housekeeping duties, and in the use and storage of chemicals and related cleaning implements and supplies

Ensures the efficient use of supplies and equipment with a minimum level of waste or breakage.   Immediately reports all needed repairs

Reports any personal injury or property damage as soon as discovered

Provides efficient and courteous service, and ensures confidential customer information is protected at all times

Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company

Maintains regular, predictable attendance

Must be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance notice

Work requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractors

 

Marginal Functions

May be requested to work at other facilities as directed

Immediately reports any potential or suspected security discrepancies to the security department

Maintains ongoing communication with building maintenance personnel regarding facility, equipment, or fixture deficiencies, such as defective lights, plumbing, and potential safety hazards

Performs other duties and projects as assigned

 

Here’s what you need to join the fun:

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to correctly utilize cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies
• Knowledge of cleaning and safety procedures and OSHA requirements preferred
• Ability to be OTC housekeeping certified
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities
• Average reading ability in order to allow the correct identification of chemicals

 

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

 

Other Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old
• The ability to walk, stand, push, squat, bend, and climb stairs for the duration of the shift
• The ability to frequently lift and carry 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, in order to handle trash and supplies

 

 

Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business! 

 

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

 

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