What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Staff position at The Omega Institute?
NOTE: This application is for a full-time or part-time, non-residential (live off campus), seasonal staff position. If you are interested in living on campus in provided housing, please apply to a residential application.
The Omega Seasonal Team Experience
Omega’s seasonal team experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning oriented environment.
- Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
- Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
- Immerse in Nature – explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.
Seasonal Staff Commitment
We seek individuals who are professional, are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal Staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. The work and customer service that they provide are an integral part of their time here. Every interaction staff have with fellow team members, participants, teachers, and colleagues are at the heart of creating the Omega experience.
Summary
Housekeeping is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the public bathrooms and the preparation of participant housing on transition days (usually every Friday and Sunday). Other responsibilities include linen pick-up delivery and the ordering/ delivery of paper products and supplies.
Essential Functions
• Cleaning public bathrooms
• Making beds
• Stocking paper supplies
• Washing rag laundry
• Plunging and cleaning clogged toilets
• Creating kits to be used to make the beds
• Maintaining general order in all HSK spaces (including storage spaces located throughout the campus)
• Delivery of supplies requested by other departments
• Pick-up of dirty linens from other departments
• Driving the golf cart, carrying and using radio for communications with other HSK staff and other departments
• Attendance at the weekly staff meeting is mandatory and is included in your work hours
• Giving direction and training to Service Corps Housekeepers and Floats who work in HSK on transition days
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
• Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual
• Team player
• Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals, and core values
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to be on feet for long periods regularly
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to navigate a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Compensation
Non-residential seasonal staff work full-time or part-time between late May and mid October. They receive a compensation package that includes:
- Hourly wage (this varies by position and is at minimum above New York State minimum wage).
- One delicious meal during each work shift
- Access to Omega’s team member benefits
Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
