Housekeeper - Retainer

Application period 29-Jul-2024 to 12-Aug-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Coordinator / Assistant to the Head of Mission and in close collaboration with all OQ staff and tenants, the housekeeper is responsible for the following deliverables.

Regular Cleaning

• Sweep, mop and wash the floor with the use of detergent
• Vacuum cleaning of the carpets & furniture where applicable
• Tidy up offices and premises, including common spaces, kitchen, stores, parking etc.
• Removal of dust and local contamination from furniture, equipment, shelving, walls, open surfaces, building fixtures etc.
• Collection of waste and paper from baskets, paper-destructing machines etc.
• Removal and disposal of waste complying with building and local waste management standards
• Clean and tidy up the garden
• Water and care for internal plants
• Clean, wash and disinfect toilets and showers.
• Wash dishes and keep the refrigerator and other kitchen appliances clean and tidy.
• Refill paper, soap and other dispensers; Re-fill supplies where needed.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies.
  
  

Monthly Deep Cleaning

• Deep clean of all surfaces including removal of stains & sticky substance
• Clean building equipment such as heaters and radiators
• Removal of dust from the ventilation grills, AC, ceilings, walls etc.
• Deep clean blinds, upholstered furniture, carpets etc.
• Deep clean and disinfect kitchen, stores, toilets & showers, common areas, parking
• Deep clean garden and around the premises, including maintenance of plants
• Wash and disinfect bins; Disinfect and deodorize drainage openings.
• Assess inventory of supplies and communicate gaps to the admin staff
  
  

Support catering and hospitality arrangements

• Liaise with the Executive Coordinator and Assistant to HoM to accommodate hospitality needs
• Assists with planning and organizing hospitality event
• Clean the meeting / conference room before and after the arrival of visitors.
• Serve meals and drinks and performs wait services
• Clean kitchenware and tidies dining rooms after all meals and functions
• Maintain stock levels in the kitchen
• Assist staff with special requests for meetings (set-up of space, special hospitality needs, and printing and binding)
  
  

The housekeeper is expected to observe the environmental safety, sanitary, fire & electrical safety etc. standards in all work, including the use of appropriate products to ensure office, building and compound is clean, disinfected and safe. The housekeeper may be asked to perform any other duty or task as requested by the Executive Coordinator / Assistant to HoM.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education: High School certificate is desirable.

Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant experience preferably in a setting comparable to the OQ e.g. with international organizations or diplomatic missions.

Organization Skills and Abilities:

• Strong team player: Ability to work independently and in teams; ability to interact with all levels of individuals; flexible as tasks and priorities shift; respect and proven ability to work and strive in a multicultural environment.
• High stress-tolerance level: ability to work under tight deadlines, juggling multiple competing tasks and prioritizing demands
  
  

Other: Ability to execute basic admin tasks.

Language:

• Working knowledge of English is required
• Working knowledge of Arabic is required
• Working knowledge of Hebrew is an advantage
  
  

(The selected candidate is required to work physically in Jerusalem.)
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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.