Housekeeper - St Monica Parish

Employment Status:   Part-time

FLSA Status:  Non Exempt

Work schedule:  Includes weekdays; Mondays and Fridays at the office and Wednesdays at the rectory.

Reports to: Pastor

The main function is to perform indoor household cleaning duties to keep the parish office and rectory clean, neat and tidy.  Job includes vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing and laundering linen.  Keeping all cleaning equipment and ensuring safe and sanitary storage of supplies and cleaning products.  

• Provide overall cleanliness and sanitation of the parish office and rectory, bathrooms and common areas including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, washing windows and using germicides.
• Perform weekly collection and laundering of linen and towels and monitor/restock toilet paper, paper towels, soaps and other products from the supply closet located at the parish office.
• Vacuum and clean carpet/rugs weekly to include shampoo or stain removal of carpet/rugs.
• Dispose of trash/recycle from trash cans into outside containers (not responsible for putting containers out for trash pickup).
• Dust and polish furniture, light fixtures and baseboards weekly.
• Clean behind heavy furniture such as dressers, sofas, and beds monthly.
• Clean behind appliances such as dryers, washers, stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators at least annually.
• Dust and clean ceiling and air vents, surface areas and counter surfaces weekly.
• Scrub sinks, basins, bathtubs, showers and toilets in bathrooms.
• Wash dishes and put them away.
• Wash clothes, iron, fold and put them away for both the priest and the parochial vicar.
• Run errands including grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning.
• Clean glass surfaces, mirror, counters and windows (inside and outside) for both the parish and rectory.
• Keep all rectory spaces neat and tidy, including the garage.
• Clean, maintain, disinfect and store all equipment at the end of the shift.
• Report repairs and replacements needed, when encountered.
• Respond appropriately to resident's special requests.
• Observe and report any potential safety hazards.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene guidelines and OSHA standard.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Experience
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in cleaning including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

•  Laundry and general home organization. 
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 25 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, stand and move frequently. 
• Knowledge of proper use and disposal of cleaning products. 
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. 
• Must be trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.

Travel Requirements:

No travel requirements are needed.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the following physical demands in the frequency noted.

C = Constantly (2/3 or more of the time) O = Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of the time)

F = Frequently (From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) R = Rarely (less than on hour per week)

• Lifting up to 25 pounds C
• Reach above shoulder height O
• Sitting R
• Reach below shoulder height O
• Walking C
• Driving R
• Running R
• Stooping O
• Standing C
• Pushing F
• Bending waist (forward or sideways) C
• Pulling F
• Balancing F
• Talking F
• Squatting O
• Hearing F
• Climbing R
• Crawling R
• Repetitive motions C