Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Description, Responsibilities & Essential Functions

The Housekeeper is responsible for the overall cleanliness within our safe havens, including resident rooms and administrative offices / spaces. All responsibilities are expected to be delivered satisfactorily, with a customer service focus and are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks while following all safety guidelines for handling / use of chemicals according to our established Agency procedures, routines and schedules. They will also assist in related projects or tasks as assigned. These include but are not limited to :

• Emptying trash, dusting, spot cleaning, sanitizing community areas
• Vacuuming and shampooing rugs / carpets
• Dry and wet mopping
• Cleaning bathrooms
• Giving bedrooms a complete deep cleaning prior to new residents arriving and after residents depart
• Prepare client's bedroom and / or apartment units during turnover, including deep cleaning before new residents move in and after residents leave.

Job Demands

Typical methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands :

What WAA Can Offer You and What You'll Love About WAA

Annual Increases, Years of Service Recognition, EAP, Pay differential for agency observed holidays and declared inclement weather, Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO for Vacation, Personal, Holidays, accrual of Sick Days, & more

The mission of WAA is to provide quality, compassionate and non-judgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence through advocacy and community education. WAA’s Core Values are Safety, Empowerment, Strength, Hope, Respect, and Integrity and we are committed to a work environment built on honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability, and a high level of professionalism

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

Women Against Abuse (WAA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country and Philadelphia's leading domestic violence advocate and service provider. With over 170 staff, WAA serves two 100+ bed safe havens and 15 transitional housing apartments, legal services, hotline counseling, aftercare community-based services, prevention & education, and advocacy.

Women Against Abuse is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local law". Women Against Abuse’s hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Wednesday - Sunday 1 : 30 PM - 8 : 00 PM (32.5 hours per week) $16.82 per hour