Title: Facilities Housekeeper

Employment Type: Full Time, Monday - Friday Schedule (occasional weekend/evening hours)

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Benefits include 401k, health, dental, and vacation.

Application: Please send cover letter, resume, and three references (including email addresses)

Mail to: Carol Greyerbiehl

1018 W. Main Street

Midland, MI 48640

greyerbiehl@dowgardens.org

Resumes will be collected through February 23, 2018.

Position Summary

The Facilities Housekeeper is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day functions of the Gardens including

custodial and housekeeping duties. A successful candidate must have the ability to communicate e�ectively with

sta� of all levels and interact with Garden guests in a cheerful and positive manner. They must be able to work

independently and without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to walk the Garden campus in most weather conditions and lift 35 pounds.

• Clean and maintain multiple buildings including, but not limited to, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms,

public areas, and kitchens, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows, and emptying trash.

• Set and maintain a high standard for the appearance of the interior and exterior of all buildings and

public areas on a daily basis.

• Perform duties e�ciently and e�ectively to include proper and safe use of cleaning supplies.

• Monitor upcoming event sites to evaluate needed additional housekeeping attention.

• Order and inventory all supplies needed to maintain facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of four years of related work experience.

About Dow Gardens and Whiting Forest

Founded in 1899, the 110-acre Dow Gardens is the signature gift of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.

More than 138,000 annual visitors enjoy an Estate Garden, Exploration Garden, and Whiting Forest.

Dow Gardens is the signature gift of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.