Housekeeper

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Housekeeper will clean, restock, and maintain camp facilities and equipment to ensure it meets cleanliness, sanitization & disinfecting requirements to provide a clean and healthy space for all persons on camp. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range: $18. 50 - $22. 00 per hour
Dates: late May - early August (exact dates TBD)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES *(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)

• Responsible for the daily cleaning, disinfecting & sanitation of all camp areas, camp vehicles and various equipment throughout the property.
• Maintain camp facilities in clean and ready to use condition.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects according to the GSCO Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocols for OP & Properties.
• Responsible for completing daily cleanliness check logs of all camp areas.
• Creates and follows all cleaning schedules of camp areas.
• Specific cleaning duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, showers/bathtubs, bathroom countertops and sinks.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing fixtures, railings, door handles, tables, chairs & program areas.
  • Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen areas & laundry facility.
  • Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs.
  • Sweeping/vacuuming and mopping hard floors.
  • Sorting, washing, loading, folding, and unloading laundry.
  • Help with keeping bathrooms stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Cleaning/washing windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
• Help with emptying trash receptacles and disposing of waste.
• Help with the general upkeep of all camp areas.
• Assist with the set up and cleanup of all dining hall procedures.
• Assists the facility team with inspecting used spaces, documenting insufficiencies.
• Use safe practices in all duties & activities in accordance with camp procedures and guidelines.
• Practice good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Encourage good hygiene practices by all camp residents and visitors.
• Participate in rehearsals of emergency procedures.
• Implement health risk procedures. Alert supervisor to potential exposure of a communicable disease.
• Implement security procedures. Alert supervisor to potentially hazardous conditions or situations.
• Maintain, use, and store equipment and facilities properly; report needed inventory or repairs.
• Help with the continuous stocking of equipment/inventory.
• Must have strict adherence to all safety and security procedures.
• Participate in pre-camp and in-service trainings, attend staff meetings, and contribute to the planning and coordinating of the work of the total staff team.
• Participate in supervisory conferences and in the staff evaluation process.
• Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled.
• Responsible for timecard management.
• Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, and ADP.
• Perform other duties as assigned to foster a cooperative climate and a smoothly operating camp.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Routinely display concern for an effective implementation of health, safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety, and security to prevent accidents and to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• At all times, help to promote a positive image of camp.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and overall maturity of judgement.
• Work together and communicate appropriately with all staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate a recognition and understanding of good customer service in all dealings and interactions as an employee of Girl Scouts of Colorado by maintaining constructive relationships with co-workers, girl members, parents, volunteers, and the community.
• Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently reports to work as scheduled, and in a timely manner.
• Understands when to refer issues to Kitchen/Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Camp Director and when to handle them personally.

• Preferred High school diploma or GED (or working towards these).

• Preferred experience in housekeeping.

• Proficient understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Must understand and adhere to safe use of common cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Must understand how to interpret SDS sheets.

• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests.
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

• Must be at least 15 years of age, preferred age of 21 years of age for driving purposes.
• Preferred holding of a valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

• This position frequently works with common housekeeping equipment including, but not limited to: vacuums, liquid and powder cleaning chemicals, laundry washers and dryers, carpet cleaners, etc.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.
• Possible exposure to latex.
• Exposure to common cleaners.

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to regularly lift 5-10 pounds; with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
• Manual dexterity required to handle necessary equipment.
• Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, smell, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, limb or balance. Specif.