Housekeeping Specialist (Maintenance)
Job Summary:
Assist the Housekeeping Administrator in the day-to-day housekeeping activities for the buildings and grounds at the Kansas City properties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Housekeeping Administrator to accomplish the goals of good housekeeping as set forth by the Housekeeping Administrator.
- Supervise and participate in the daily cleaning of assigned areas.
- Participate in snow removal and lawn care when needed.
- Practice good stewardship in monitoring the usage of supplies and equipment and communicate improvement opportunities.
- Assist and work with volunteer groups, Christian Life Program clients, and New Life Program clients working in your assigned areas and seek to grow their involvement.
- Assist in ordering supplies from the warehouse and maintaining adequate supply levels on hand.
- Assist with special events that require housekeeping's assistance.
- Work in cooperation with the Christian Life Program and New Life Program staff regarding people assigned to housekeeping.
- Complete time sheets, evaluations, work therapy evaluations, and other reports in a timely manner.
- Seek to exemplify Jesus Christ daily and be prepared to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.
- Perform other duties as required.
City Union Mission Requirements:
- Be a born again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities arise during the workday. (1 Peter 2:21, 3:15)
- Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities to advance ministry to those currently homeless, and the urban poor of Kansas City, with a compassionate heart.
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Agree to City Union Mission's Statement of Ministry:
- Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as expressed by personal testimony and conduct.
- Be a member in good standing of a recognized protestant, evangelical church for one year or more.
- Have a genuine concern for the ministry of City Union Mission.
- Have a minimum of one year of sobriety from alcohol and drugs and six months from tobacco.
- Agree to abstain from alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and tobacco while employed by City Union Mission.
- Have a lifestyle that is free of sexual sin as clearly defined in the Bible.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Be OSHA 10 certified or obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
- Understanding of housekeeping and safety procedures.
- High level of communication, time management, and organization skills with people and projects.
Education and Experience:
- Be a high school graduate or have GED.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing/kneeling, etc.
- Occasionally exposed to extremes in temperature and outdoor elements of rain, wind and snow.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs multiple times throughout shift.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted and must obtain assistance with equipment or co-worker for weights over 50lbs.
- Must be able to operate motor vehicle, such as 15-passenger van.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive to our campuses in Kansas City and in Warsaw.
