Job Description

ABOUT US

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to serving people and communities in realizing their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of Yoga. Our purpose is to ignite personal and societal transformation and our vision is a world united in service towards well-being, justice, and peace.

Kripalu teaches skills for optimal living through experiential education for the whole person; body, mind, and spirit. It is the largest retreat center for yoga, health, and holistic living in North America. Each day, our employees strive to offer loving and compassionate service for our guests and for each other.

Kripalu is committed to becoming an employer and community where all belong. We have much work to do and we are committed to doing it. Our team and Board of Trustees have been working with partners from Race and Resilience to shift our understanding, behaviors, policies, and culture to embrace the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Kripalu is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, national origin age, disability or genetic information, or any other basis, especially those prohibited by applicable law.

Due to Covid-19 we had to make the difficult decision to close our doors in order to ensure the safety of our staff and guests. As we look towards reopening, we're looking for individuals that want to be part of an exciting and growing organization. If you’re looking for work that will challenge and inspire you, a job that will offer tremendous personal and professional growth, then Kripalu is the right place for you!

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Housekeeping Department is responsible for all areas and buildings at Kripalu in upholding an exceptional standard of cleanliness.

The Housekeeping Attendant ensures that guest rooms are clean, sanitized, organized, and welcoming. Perform cleaning and stocking of guest rooms and common areas of the organization in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Ensure the achievement of cleanliness, décor and beauty standards within all Kripalu facilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Clean, prepare, and detail all areas of our guest rooms including bathrooms, making beds, and vacuuming.

· Clean and detail the dormitories including making bunk beds.

· Pick up and dispose of trash and recycling in defined manner.

· Vacuum and dust public areas.

· Perform duties in accordance with defined safety standards, MA Health and Safety Guidelines, and Close Personal Contact Services standards.

· Perform duties in a manner that ensures guest security, privacy and confidentiality.

· Report any damage or missing supplies in guest rooms, public bathrooms, or common areas to supervisor.

· Prepare cleaning carts and stock closets.

· Assist with cleaning public bathrooms; clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, walls, and floors, re-stocking supplies.

· Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

· Supports the Kripalu team and other departments in ensuring the best-overall guest experience possible.

COMPETENCIES

· Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.

· Possesses strong core ethics, integrity, and values consistent with Kripalu’s organizational principles.

· Builds effective relationships, identifies internal and external customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical, mutually beneficial recommendations, solutions, and ideas.

· Willingness and ability to be agile in work, supporting across own department as well as across the organization as needed.

· Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job elements to established standards, remaining current regarding development and trends in areas of expertise.

· Embraces experiences as learning opportunities.

· Accepts responsibility for personal and professional learning and growth.

· Models the values of Kripalu including service, presence, inquiry, compassion, practice, and integrity.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Demonstrated ability to achieve quality and productivity standards.

· Demonstrated ability to work well and effectively with others.

· No chemical sensitivity; able to use all Housekeeping cleaning products.

· Ability to work on feet and walk long distances for extended periods of time.

· Ability to understand basic instruction in english with a desire to learn more

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Preferred experience in housekeeping or other service-oriented occupation.

VALUED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Prior non-profit experience.

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