HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees—including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities—whose lives are in danger for being who they are.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and tidy environment for the safehouse by ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the premises.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.
• Be responsible for the efficient and orderly management of cleaning and request for servicing and repair for broken items
• Notify the supervisor of any damages, deficits, and disturbances.
• Deal with complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Check stocking levels of all cleaning items and request for replenishment when appropriate.
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.
• Check and ensure that all rooms, common areas, and back-of-the-house areas are clean and well-maintained.
• Assist in the general cleanliness of the offices, kitchen, and washrooms.
• operate mechanized cleaning equipment
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
• Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
• Ensuring the availability of cleaning supplies in all sanitary places
• Use cleaning materials and consumables economically.
• Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly.
• Empty general waste refuse bins and make sure all refuse is disposed off. promptly and using proper disposal methods.
• Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of secondary school education
• Certificate in housekeeping
• Experience as a housekeeper for not less than two years
• knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and methods
• Knowledge of cleaning sensitive materials
• Working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend
• Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs)
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team
• Ability to work with people from different cultural settings.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
• Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.