Housekeeper II - Oriental Trading Company

As our Housekeeper II, you will be responsible for assisting the Housekeeping Supervisor in providing direction to housekeeping personnel and for maintaining the general cleanliness of the facility through thorough cleaning practices, in compliance with OSHA guidelines and company and industry standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. May lead housekeeping staff by assigning work areas to individuals and monitoring their performance
2. Completes own housekeeping responsibilities, then assists in the completion of overall housekeeping crew assignments when and as required
3. Maintains the clean and attractive appearance of the office, warehouse and common areas of OTC to include vacuuming carpets, mopping hard surface floor areas, cleaning windows, doors and other surface areas, emptying trash containers, ceiling and vent cleaning, restroom upkeep, sweeping of warehouse floors, scrubbing with heavy duty equipment, cleaning of water coolers, dusting handrails, and removing cobwebs
4. Maintains all equipment to ensure they are daily cleaned and stored properly and in good working condition
5. Performs minor repairs as necessary and coordinates all other repairs with the Housekeeping Supervisor or Team Leader
6. Maintains staff quality control by performing informal spot checks of the facility on a daily basis
7. Assess the timely and effective completion of cleaning requirements from input of the Housekeeping Supervisor
8. Ensures supply closets are kept well stocked and remain clean and in good order at all times
9. Keeps the Housekeeping Supervisor informed on any personnel problems relating to training and overall job performance
10. Maintains compliance with OSHA guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy work environment through the proper completion of housekeeping duties, and in the use and storage of chemicals and related cleaning implements and supplies
11. Provides efficient and courteous service, and ensures confidential customer information is protected at all times
12. Maintains ongoing communication with Housekeeping Supervisor and building maintenance personnel regarding facility, equipment, or fixture deficiencies, such as defective lights, plumbing, and potential hazards to safety
13. Immediately reports any personal injury or property damage
14. Acts as a troubleshooter during emergency situations
15. Assists other departments as required
16. Maintains current knowledge of emergency procedures
17. Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company
18. Maintains regular, predictable attendance
19. Must be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance notice
20. Work requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractors
21. May be requested to perform any of the above functions at any of the company locations

Marginal Functions

1. Immediately reports any potential or suspected security discrepancies to the security department
2. Assists housekeeping personnel at other facilities as directed by Housekeeping Supervisor or Team Leader
3. May be required to assist the Housekeeping Supervisor in training of all new and current employees on job assignments and proper policies and procedures
4. Make sure that all staff know how to use chemical supplies and how to operate and maintain any equipment they may use in the performance of their duties
5. Performs other duties and projects as assigned 

Here’s what you need to join the fun:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to correctly utilize cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies
• Knowledge of cleaning and safety procedures and OSHA requirements required
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments
• Ability to be OTC housekeeping certified

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• One year of housekeeping experience preferred

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to walk, stand, push, squat, bend and climb stairs for the duration of the shift
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, in order to handle trash and supplies

Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business! 

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

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