Housekeeper-11-037- SC/Bell Shelter

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Responsible for washing, drying, sorting, folding, transporting, and distribution of all linens and resident clothes.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a consistent basis


• Must be a fast-paced worker and work well with others


• Flexible schedule and reliable


• Multi-tasking skills


• Sort all linens and treat stain


• Load all laundry into washer and add specified cleaning agents


• Take wet, clean items and dry as directed


• Sort and fold or hang clean dried items


• Maintain inventory of all cleaning supplies and communicate needs to general manager


• Maintaining all laundry equipment and inform facilities manager as to any maintenance needs


• Perform additional laundry services when necessary


• Responsible for various types of janitorial work assigned by the Facility Manager.


• Use protective equipment when necessary and follow safety procedures.


• Communicate with staff and residents in a professional manner


• Ability to maintain and upkeep inventory of all linen and laundry supplies.


• Be available for emergency on-call.


• Must be open to working evenings, weekends and holidays.


• Must have excellent organization and customer service skills.


• Ability to handle multiple priorities and prioritize workloads.

PAY RATE: $21-26 per hour

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis throughout the workday. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and move objects such as laundry carts, supplies, files, and file cabinet drawers. Ability to reach overhead and perform tasks above shoulder level when necessary. Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.  Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely and independently. Ability to perform repetitive motions and physical tasks in a laundry, housekeeping, and janitorial environment. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required by operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years previous laundry or janitorial experience, specifically working in fast-paced environment and be available for emergency on-call. Must be able to work independently with little supervision.


• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification prior to employment.


• TB-cleared prior to hire.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Good time management and communication skills.


• Positive attitude and willing to learn new skills.


• Meet deadlines, work with attention to detail.


• Strong interpersonal skills with both clients and staff in a professional, respectful manner.