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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ascend and descend ladders or stairs, walk, bend, reach, lift and handle objects, travel independently, and use hand tools and equipment specific to the discipline, and occasionally a computer and keyboard.

• Work requires expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information.

• Work requires ability to compare, compile, analyze, and coordinate data and information; ability to follow instructions, diagrams or plans; and ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills and behaviors.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and print and speak simple sentences.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently may be exposed to caustic chemicals, extreme heat or cold or wet conditions.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Five days per week on campus

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

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with employer match

• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one

• Paid Time Off

• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

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. .