Housekeeper

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The position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented facilities across multiple historic sites, including routine cleaning, deep cleaning, trash removal, and exterior upkeep. The role includes monitoring and maintaining adequate supplies of paper products, cleaning materials, restroom necessities, and other janitorial supplies, as well as coordinating regular supply orders. The successful candidate will conduct routine inspections of each site, identify and address cleanliness or maintenance needs, and ensure facilities are consistently stocked and presentable. Attention to detail, reliability, initiative, and the ability to work independently while following site-specific health and safety requirements are essential to this position.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Sets table for dinner parties, receptions and lunches. Serves food and beverages; greets and receives guests upon arrival to events; cleans tables after functions; washes, dries and returns dishes to storage area.
   
• Washes and dries laundry; irons clothes and linens; mends clothes and linens; changes bed linens and turns back bed for guests.
   
• Assists with meal preparation by performing such duties as preparing various salads, baking cookies, making coffee and preparing beverages.
   
• Supports operations of facility by providing courier service, running errands, making urgent deliveries, and picking up orders on an as-needed basis.
   
• Dusts and polishes silver and brass fixtures and wood furniture, usually antiques; vacuums, mops, scrubs and/or waxes floors and walls.
   
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, kitchens and appliances and replenishes soap and paper products.
   
• Orders paper and cleaning supplies and maintains inventory, loads and unloads food, paper products, and supplies as needed.
   
• Assists at functions by taking coats and providing for the needs of guests.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Housekeeper
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in planning and directing housekeeping operations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. 

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. 

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.