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Description Position Summary: The Janitor/Housekeeper will receive direct supervision from the Residential Manager or Housekeeping Supervisor. The Janitor/Housekeeper will comply with established policies and procedures that may be imposed from time to time, The Janitor/Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the overall physical cleanliness of the community. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Vacuum, mop and clean all entrances. • Vacuum and mop all floors in common areas. • Dust furniture, molding and woodwork in halls, library, mail room, sitting room and any other common area. • Clean rest rooms. • Clean laundry rooms. • Vacuum or mop and polish elevator. • Clean office. • Clean windows, mirrors and pictures in common areas. • Empty trash containers daily in common areas. • Other duties may be required, from time to time, for the good of the property. • Meet/exceed established performance goals. Additional performance requirements may be communicated. • Job Knowledge - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of his/her job processes and procedures. Efficiently use resources (including staff and management) to obtain additional knowledge. • Cooperativeness -Demonstrate a 'can do' attitude by responding positively to instructions. Follow instructions and work harmoniously with others to complete the job or task. • Commitment - Commit to his/her job and to the success of the company. Take initiative to offer ideas to improve processes or results. • Safety - Maintain a safe workplace. Report all unsafe work conditions to the Executive Director. Follow and enforce all safety policies • Maximize cost efficiency and productivity in the use of all resources of the department and organization. • Attend all required department events, staff meetings, and any other job-related functions. • Attend and successfully completes all mandatory trainings. • Regular and reliable attendance. • Perform other tasks as required. • Ability to work with people with physical and mental disabilities including those using profanity, derogatory language and the like. Supervisory Responsibility: There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position. Requirements Required/Desired Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience: • Experience in housekeeping preferred. Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities: • Organizational skills and attention to detail. • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate. Other Special Requirements: • Tolerate potential exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. • Manual dexterity required to operate modern office and housekeeping equipment. • Ability to travel as needed or assigned.