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Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park
August 28, 2018
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cleans and maintains assigned property by performing general maintenance duties as directed by the General Manager. Adheres to customer service philosophy by providing excellent customer service to Residents and their Families as well as Team Members.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

MAINTENANCE
-Painting of common areas, vacant apartments
-Replacing light bulbs and fixture cleaning
-Polishing common area furniture
-Changing common area A/C filters
-Cleaning laundry rooms and behind machines
-Vacuum lobby, dining room, hallways and common areas as needed
-Pick up any trash left in hallways
-Make out work orders on any maintenance issues
-Monitor and check all outside doors that are locked at night
-Clean public bathrooms
-Straighten common area furniture
-Once a month check all fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lights
-Do any work orders assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or General Manager

HOUSEKEEPING
-Routine and deep cleaning of common areas and offices including: lobby, restrooms, stairwells, hallways, model and vacant apartments and more
-Wash, dry, fold and return community and resident laundry
-Stocking supplies in common areas, restrooms, laundry carts etc.
-Dining room set up including: updating menus, correct table set-up, ensuring furnishings are clean
-Setting up for special events

SUPPORT
-Delivering papers, flyers, etc. to resident apartments
-Answering phones
-Collating new employee and resident information, making copies, filing, creating brochures for prospective residents, stocking office supplies and assist with preparation of mailings

SUPERVISOR (if assigned)
-Responsible for directing the staff on the shift, but need to get approval for any personnel action
-Organize and facilitate the completion of all tasks
-Communication of pertinent information to the oncoming manager

MISC
-Ensure equipment and supply carts are properly stored and that storage areas and kept clean and safe
-Follow community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly report any unsafe conditions, unsafe equipment or maintenance issues
-Utilize cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with product instructions and department guidelines
-Maintain a positive demeanor towards residents and guests, respecting individual confidentiality, dignity and rights

and more

EDUCATION
-High school diploma or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE
-1 to 2 years of housekeeping experience in a similar environment preferred

OTHER
-Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire as required by State law
-Must take Blood Borne Pathogen Training
-Must have basic abilities to prep and paint rooms
-Obtain a Food Handler's Permit, if required
-Able to respond to resident and/or building emergencies
-Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English
-Must be at least 18 years of age
-Regular and timely attendance
October 3, 2018
Please visit www.merrillgardens.com/careers to apply. Please refrain from applying via phone or email.

Please note: start date is tentative.
Elizabeth Whittington
8433526960