Housekeeper - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Location: CONNRI Lodge (Ashford, CT)

Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 23 - 26

Purpose of Position: Responsible for keeping the CONNRI Lodge clean, stocked, and organized.

• Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
• Gather bed linens for laundry service pick-up.
• Make beds as needed.
• Gather, wash, fold, redistribute, and store towels, washcloths, and linens as needed
• Keep the laundry room neat and organized.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed or requested.
• Vacuum floors and spot clean stains as necessary.
• Clean and disinfect toilets, mirrors, counters, sinks, doors, light switches, trash cans, doorknobs, tables, chairs, kitchen equipment, and kitchen surfaces.
• Empty trash and replace trash bags.
• Stock guest rooms with needed supplies, including replacing lightbulbs as required.
• Ensure rooms, including drawers, are cleaned when guests check out.
• Clean and polish furniture and dust and remove cobwebs as necessary.
• Clean windows at least monthly and ensure the windowsills and air conditioners are wiped down and dust-free.
• Organize common spaces and keep beverage counter and equipment clean.

• Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper is required.
• Ability to safely and correctly clean with solid attention to detail.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Strong time-management skills.
• A positive can-do attitude.
• Must complete KeepSAfe and other training requirements upon hire.
• Will understand, respect, and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a benefit program to part-time employees who work 20 to 29 hours per week, including...

• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
• Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)
• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a great purpose! 

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.