Housekeeper

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a temporary housekeeper for the summer (June-August 2024) The ideal candidate should be organized, a team player and able to work within a diverse work environment. Duties include cleaning of offices, classrooms, restrooms and public areas. The right candidate must work in a collaborative fashion to accomplish housekeeping goals while adhering to all safety and security standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS FOR HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT:

Must be able to work in team environment with an attitude of hospitality.

Ability to work safety and adhere to security standards.

Able to work with multiple tasks and priorities with a positive attitude.

Enjoy working within a school environment and uneven terrain.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires stooping and kneeling to clean indoor and outdoor areas; reaching to clean windows; pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds of furniture and equipment; lifting up to 50 pounds in boxes, furniture, fixtures; climbing stairs in dorms, office areas, and classrooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Basic knowledge of housekeeping tasks, duties, materials used and machinery.

Able to problem solve and ask for help when needed.

Organized with goal setting skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Two years work experience as a custodian/housekeeper.

Experience in teamwork.

Good communication skills both written and verb

REPORTS TO: Housekeeping Supervisor

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

ABOUT US:

The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai'i. Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.

Located on Hawaii Island, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures. We embrace these attributes to create unique signature programs, research partnerships, and growth opportunities to empower students with a sense of purpose and the real-world skills to explore and reinvent that purpose over a lifetime. HPA's goal is to be among the greenest of schools and to undertake a leadership role in sustainability education, where our campus serves as a living laboratory that sends engaged citizens and agents of change into the world.

We seek individuals who believe in our school mission and core values and who share our commitment to the children of Hawai'i Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

2022/23 Employee benefit information

HPA's 2022/23 Vaccination Policy

About Waimea/Kamuela, Hawaii Island

HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.