Overview:
About Upbring
At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.
About our Children's Shelters
Many children begin life in the face of serious challenges. Instead of playing pretend and imagining grand adventures, unaccompanied children face perilous conditions alone as they travel to unfamiliar countries, leaving home and loved ones behind to escape war and violence. Our children’s centers, operated through a grant from the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), provide safety, stability and wraparound services. We help children grow into adults who have received love and kindness, instead of only violence and chaos.
What You'll Do
The Senior Housekeeper is responsible for performing housekeeping duties throughout the facility/building to create a clean, sanitized, and safe environment for the children and the staff. The overall goal is to maintain and create an inviting environment for the UC, families, and staff.
Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders in the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.
All Upbring Children's Shelters employees must comply with ORR's vaccination mandate.
All staff must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (UC). Medical and Religious exemptions may be requested after an offer of employment is accepted.
Responsibilities:
We Are Warriors We Set the Standards for Child Welfare
Work Standards
Perform general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning and sanitizing common areas, restrooms, windows, walls, carpet, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash receptacles, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. And sweeping per the assigned cleaning schedule.
Spot clean and maintain UC and common areas, as needed
Dust furniture, baseboards, equipment, and other items in safe manner always
Provide the general cleaning supplies and equipment at the end of the shift
Clean equipment and store general cleaning supplies
Regularly inspect work to ensure cleanliness and proper sanitization in accordance with department standards
Ensure the environment is always free of hazardous chemicals or cleaning products; maintain the environment in a manner that is safe for UC and staff
Manage, and maintain a weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning schedule to ensure facility/building meets cleaning, sanitary, maintenance, and safety standards
Monitor and assign housekeeping staff to cleaning areas
Perform all cleaning duties using the proper supplies, equipment, and chemicals; seek assistance from facility manager when needed
Other duties and projects as assigned
Communication
Report all accidents and incidents to the facilities manager in a timely manner; notify the facility manager regarding the need for major facility/building issues
We Are Servants We Help Others
Teamwork
Work closely with the Facilities Manager to maintain appropriate inventory of housekeeping supplies
Work closely with the Facilities Manager to examine UC living areas, halls, common area, and lobbies to determine repair or replacement of furniture, lights, or equipment
Assist facility manager with the evacuation of UCs and staff during emergency situations
Provide on-call assistance when needed
Work closely with the Facility manager and the team to ensure department operations are working effectively and efficiently and department goals and objectives are being met
We Are Family We Are Passionate & Compassionate
Building Relationships
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, the facilities management team, facility staff, contractors, sub-trade contractors, and volunteers to ensure housekeeping duties are being executed to meet expectations and are completed on time
Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with, UC, staff, and the community
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age
1-year housekeeping or janitorial experience
Previous supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to handle an emergency with or without supervision
Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and unplanned requests during shift
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks
Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of people
Ability to see the different colors, shades, and brightness; ability to see objects in very bright or dim light
Preferred Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service populations and area)
2-year housekeeping or janitorial experience
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
Discounted Gym Memberships
Donated Leave Program
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position will require constant bending, kneeling, twisting, stretching, and reaching, frequent walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs. and use equipment and/or work with other team members to move, push, pull, t lift up to 100 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging
We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.
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