ADPHT HOUSEKEEPER

Date: Oct 16, 2024

Req ID: 44209

Location:

Paris, AR, US, 72855

Category: DEPT OF PARKS AND TOURISM

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405

ADPHT Housekeeper

Position #: 22143413 & 22116846

Salary: $32,405

Grade: GS05

Requisition: 44209

Location: Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR

Closing date: 10/25/2024

2 Positions Available

This position works under the direct supervision of the executive housekeeper and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of park facilities and taking inventory of linens and supplies. Main duties are cleaning lodge rooms and cabins after guests. Other job duties include dusting furniture and fixtures, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, buffing floors, emptying trash, and other duties as assigned. Applicant must be able to work a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. A criminal background check and a driver’s record check are required.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online only: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Class Code: S103C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism (ADPT) Housekeeper is responsible for general cleaning of ADPT facilities and operating laundry machines and training others in laundry operations at ADPT. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Empties waste baskets, dumps trash, and replaces trash bags. Dusts, polishes, and cleans furniture, fixtures and equipment located in facility private and public areas. Cleans walls, baseboards, windows, windowsills and window blinds or coverings. Sweeps, mops and buffs floors, vacuums and shampoos rugs; strips and waxes floors, as needed. Cleans bathroom fixtures and stocks bathroom with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels. Cleans areas requiring special cleaning methods, by use of specific cleansers, sterilized equipment, and/or disposing of contaminated wastes. Strips and makes beds. Issues towels, bed linens, and other personal items to guests. Collects and sends dirty linens and towels to laundry. Loads soiled articles into washing machine, loads chemicals, sets controls, removes and transfers articles to dryer, sets controls, and removes articles when dry. Operates steam press to iron articles and fold articles for delivery. Sorts, counts, loads, and delivers finished items to user. May mend damaged articles by machine or by hand sewing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques. Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenance. Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work. Ability to use cleansers and other agents to clean floors, equipment, fixtures and furniture. Ability to use housekeeping cleaning supplies and equipment. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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