Housekeeper (LMO/TS 4)

Housekeeper (LMO/TS 4)

Bureau of Gender Affairs

Salary Range: $590,720 – $668,304 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining rooms and public spaces clean and sanitary for clients. The Housekeeper also ensures that clients have a clean and comfortable homely experience while at the Shelter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE:

• Cleans and arranges rooms/apartment units to Shelter standards for client arrival and during stay;
• Performing maintenance activities related to cleaning such as ensuring bathrooms are sanitary;
• Cleans and maintains common areas of the Shelter;
• Cleans up hazardous areas immediately and cordons off area upon discovery; 
• Utilises caution signs to notify clients and staff off hazardous areas;
• Performs laundry duties as necessary;
• Stocks and maintains housekeeping inventory and supply rooms;
• Assists clients where possible with requests and questions as necessary;
• Provides fortnightly reports on the condition of the property to Shelter Manager;
• Reports any damages or repairs needed to the Shelter Manager;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of commercial or residential housekeeping environment
• Sound knowledge about safety requirements while using the requisite tools and chemicals
• Excellent customer and quality focus

 Core Competencies

• Oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Teamwork and cooperation 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed Secondary School Education
• NCTVET Certificate in Domestic Housekeeping would be an asset 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in the field.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Friday, February 12, 2021 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

4-6 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.