YWCA Banff
Banff, AB

Job details
Full-time
7 hours ago
Skills
Bed making
Heavy lifting
Customer service
Labelling
Client communication
Housekeeping cart maintenance
Moving
Garbage and recycling removal
Proper waste disposal
Task prioritization
Client services
Residential cleaning
Deep cleaning
Cleaning and debris removal
Organizational skills
Onsite material transportation
Mopping
Stocking
Waste sorting
Commercial cleaning
Hard floor sweeping and mopping
Communication skills
Client interaction
Non-conformance reporting
Full job description
Employment Opportunity - Housekeeper

Starting wage: $21.50/hour

Working at YWCA Banff

YWCA Banff is a community-based, feminist organization with over 100 years of experience in Banff and the Bow Valley.  Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, our organization shapes a safe, inclusive community that empowers women and girls in support of our vision of a thriving, equitable society. The YWCA is funded through grants, and donor support.

The primary role of the Housekeeper is to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all guest and resident rooms and common areas in accordance with YWCA Banff standards. A Housekeeper promotes a positive image of YWCA Banff and must be friendly and able to address problems or special requests as they arise.

What You’ll Do

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Clean all areas of the facility, including, residences, common areas, meeting spaces, programming rooms, and common washrooms to department standards
Attend to laundry
Make beds, sweep, mop, dust, and clean washrooms
Perform rotation cleaning duties, including deep cleaning, as required
Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with the YWCA Health and Safety program
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas such as the laundry room, linen closets, and storage rooms
Restock carts at the end of each day with supplies, including ensuring spray bottles are properly labelled
Label, bag, and store items found in rooms and common areas, and notify applicable departments
Report maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Lead, Facilities Manager, Maintenance, or through the task tracker
Report discrepancies in room status to the Housekeeping Lead or Facilities Manager
Set up and take down rooms for groups, courses, workshops, and functions
Sort recycling and remove garbage
Move furniture and equipment as required
Support general cleaning and facilities duties as assigned
Report any persons not abiding by YWCA Banff policies to Facilities Manager and/or appropriate department
Qualifications & Experience

Specific skills and knowledge qualifications include:

Previous housekeeping experience, considered an asset
Ability to lift up to 23 kg, bend, kneel, stand, and move for extended periods
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to everyday pressures that occur in a housing, and community-service environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize ongoing duties
Ability to work with the general public and engage respectfully with a diverse client, resident, guest, and staff population
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Position Details

Housekeeper is a year-round position at approximately 37.5 hours per week. Days off are to be determined and working hours will be flexible to accommodate operational needs. Starting wage: $21.50/hour

The YWCA offers a competitive benefits and compensation package with options for flexibility and encourages training and personal development for all employees.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply through Indeed or our ALETA Job Board.

Pay: $21.50-$22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person