Housekeeper

Erickson Retirement Communities develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62.  The Erickson network currently comprises 20 campuses in twelve states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp.  The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide.  As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Clean all bathrooms including counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories and fixtures in apartment and common areas. Vacuum carpeted areas and mop tile floors. Spot clean walls and windows. Dust furniture and empty trashcans. Clean baseboards, pictures, lights, and HVAC vents. Honor any additional housekeeping request made by the residents during the allotted time. Assist with picking up trash four (4) times a week. Assist with activity room set-ups, will require movement of furniture. Report any pertinent information to management directly related to the well being of the resident. Perform any additional housekeeping tasks as necessary. Additionally, perform any duty requested by Management to ensure efficient and effective operation of the Community. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General knowledge of housekeeping.  Ability to use all required equipment.  Must have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, and must be able to motivate staff. Ability to operate all required equipment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Housekeeping experience preferred. Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift 50 pounds, over 50 pounds must use the aid of a hand truck or get assistance, and move light furniture.  Ability to stand on ones feet for a long period of time, bending and extensive walking.  Ability to push/pull a housekeeping cart, mop and bucket, vacuum, use of floor equipment, climbing ladder to 6/8 feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions EEO Statement In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements. Closing Statement "AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TO SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH, LIE DETECTOR, OR SIMILAR TEST OR EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.  ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE."

Please refer to job code 18961 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Hospitality/Food Service
	> Hotel Staff
Location:	Parkville, MD
County:	Baltimore County
ZIP Code:	21234
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Erickson
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please