About this role
*Employment Opportunity -* *Housekeeper*
_Starting wage: $21.50/hour _
*Working at YWCA Banff*
YWCA Banff is a community-based, feminist organization with over 100 years of experience in Banff and the Bow Valley.? Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, our organization shapes a safe, inclusive community that empowers women and girls in support of our vision of a thriving, equitable society. The YWCA is funded through grants, and donor support.
The primary role of the Housekeeper is to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all guest and resident rooms and common areas in accordance with YWCA Banff standards. A Housekeeper promotes a positive image of YWCA Banff and must be friendly and able to address problems or special requests as they arise.
*What You?ll Do*
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Clean all areas of the facility, including, residences, common areas, meeting spaces, programming rooms, and common washrooms to department standards * Attend to laundry * Make beds, sweep, mop, dust, and clean washrooms * Perform rotation cleaning duties, including deep cleaning, as required * Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with the YWCA Health and Safety program * Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas such as the laundry room, linen closets, and storage rooms * Restock carts at the end of each day with supplies, including ensuring spray bottles are properly labelled * Label, bag, and store items found in rooms and common areas, and notify applicable departments * Report maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Lead, Facilities Manager, Maintenance, or through the task tracker * Report discrepancies in room status to the Housekeeping Lead or Facilities Manager * Set up and take down rooms for groups, courses, workshops, and functions * Sort recycling and remove garbage * Move furniture and equipment as required * Support general cleaning and facilities duties as assigned * Report any persons not abiding by YWCA Banff policies to Facilities Manager and/or appropriate department
*Qualifications & Experience*
Specific skills and knowledge qualifications include:
* Previous housekeeping experience, considered an asset * Ability to lift up to 23 kg, bend, kneel, stand, and move for extended periods * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including maintaining a high degree of confidentiality * Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to everyday pressures that occur in a housing, and community-service environment * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize ongoing duties * Ability to work with the general public and engage respectfully with a diverse client, resident, guest, and staff population * Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
*Position Details*
Housekeeper is a year-round position at approximately *37.5 hours per week*. Days off are *to be determined* and working hours will be flexible to accommodate operational needs. *Starting wage:* $21.50/hour
The YWCA offers a competitive benefits and compensation package with options for flexibility and encourages training and personal development for all employees.
*How to Apply*
Interested applicants are invited to apply through Indeed or our ALETA Job Board.
Pay: $21.50-$22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person