Housekeeping Supervisor III

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Housekeeping Supervisor III Summary:
This position will facilitate the day to day cleaning of all buildings on the property by providing training for work crew housekeepers and their supervisors (work crew bosses), monitoring cleanliness throughout camp buildings and maintaining the stock of cleaning supplies and paper supplies. A housekeeping supervisor III serves at a camp with more than 50,000 camper/leader days, and the camp operates year-round. Rentals during the school year season require camp owned bed linens.

Essential Duties:

Quality Control:

Become familiar with standards of cleanliness and proper cleaning procedures for all buildings assigned, including porches, walkways and exteriors.

Personally inspect all camper dorm hallways, bathrooms, porches, lounges and walkways daily. Consult with the work crew bosses in arranging correction of deficiencies.

Periodically check dorm cleaning supply closets for neatness, adequacy of supplies and proper labeling of containers.

Check the supply closets daily for stocking of supplies and to become aware of any maintenance problems. Inform the superintendent of maintenance needs.

Inspect the dining hall daily for detail cleanliness, supply stocking and availability of clean linen.

Work with maintenance in the upkeep of any equipment used by housekeepers.

Management and Training

In partnership with the work crew bosses, train the work crew housekeepers. May also need to write up a schedule of duties.

Meet daily with work crew housekeeper bosses to coordinate cleaning efforts for the housekeepers.

Essential Duties (continued):

Miscellaneous Duties

Fill in for the work crew housekeepers on their day off, doing critical housekeeping chores personally as required to maintain camp excellence. This will involve being able to physically perform the cleaning duties. Must be able to stoop and reach in order to clean in hard to get at places. Be able to lift at least 50 pounds of linens and supplies. Will be exposed to cleaning chemicals and dirt.

On camper changeover days, assist the work crew in thoroughly cleaning the dorms. This will include changing all bed linens. Must be able to pull sheets off beds and carry loads of dirty linen to the hallway. Going from building to building will necessitate going outside (in all types of weather) to gain access.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Hospitality Assistant.

Participate in scheduled camping staff devotionals.

Working Conditions:

May be required to lift materials weighing 50 pounds and do other physical things such as pushing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pulling, etc.

May be exposed to cleaning chemicals when following proper cleaning methods

May be required to be out-of-doors, which will mean exposure to various changes in weather (heat, cold, rain, snow).

Education:
High school education with ability to read and write English proficiently.

Experience Required For The Job:
Three to five years as a housekeeping supervisor with a large hotel or camp property.
Note: Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

WFR is looking for a HK Supervisor III who will be a trusted leader in the department with expertise in housekeeping.

Throughout the school season (October - April) they will lead the Housekeeping team operations primarily focused on one of our two camps, but also including staff housing, volunteer housing and construction housing.

In the summer months (May - September), they will support both camps and the overall management of the department. This job requires a strong sense of stewardship, high attention to detail, the ability to hold others accountable in execution of tasks and directing the team in all department responsibilities.

The HK Supervisor sets the tone for department culture, training & leading interns, overseeing the cleaning and care of buildings on camp and supporting the team. They are able to lead others with spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence and engaging a culture of hospitality, while also being a bridge-builder to partner with other departments to improve the overall guest experience.

Qualifications and Experience Required For The Job:

Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry, strategy and mission
Spiritual maturity
Experience training and leading teams
Self-starter who takes initiative and teaches others to do the same.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Ability to manage time of self and others.
Able to communicate a sense of warmth, hospitality and concern for guests, vendors and staff

Job Specific Working Conditions:

Washington Family Ranch is a very remote property (located one hour from the closest grocery store) with a large dedicated staff that results in approximately 120 people living year round at camp. This creates a unique and spiritually rewarding environment of Christian work and fellowship. There are two camps located here: a high school focused camp (Canyon) and a middle school camp (Creekside). Affordable housing is available on property.

Notes:

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.