Domestic Service Worker

Domestic Service Worker

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

As a Domestic Service Worker, you will work independently or in small groups, to perform general maintenance to ensure the environment assigned is sanitized to the highest standard of cleanliness. You will maintain the cleanliness and order of assigned areas in residential buildings using equipment, chemicals and cleaning solvents.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations Include The Following :

• Maintain assigned areas in building(s); performing general maintenance duties such as, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and / or vacuuming office space, recreational areas, hallways, stairs, windows, bathrooms, empties trash and garbage containers. Dresses beds with fresh linens.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, neatness, orderliness and safety, which comply with criteria established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and OSHA.
• Notify management concerning the need for minor repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Maintain cleaning product supply room and other areas in neat orderly manner; Submits weekly requisition to replenish inventory of cleaning and bathroom products and supplies; Ensures replenishment of products and supplies in assigned areas bathrooms, closets and kitchens.
• Post signs to advertise wet / slippery floor, hallway or stairwell conditions; or other dangerous conditions.
• Move furniture and / or equipment as required for cleaning purposes. Set-up dining room tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner, wash dishes before and after meals, perform other duties as assigned.
• Secure and dispose of any chemical cleaning products in accordance with OSHA standards. Assist in checking school for safety hazards and report any deficiency.

Knowledge and Skills :

Education and / or Experience :

Work Environment :

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including :

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer.