Put away folding chairs and any other items left out.
Sweep entire commons and kitchen including library room, pantry, office, computer lab, hallways all rooms and areas inside commons & kitchen space, excluding only the bathroom
clean and shop-vacuum under sofa cushions & sofa cushions (ask Labor Czar or Maintenance for access to shop-vacuums)
Mop entire commons, common hallways, computer lab room, office, pantry room, library room & kitchen space, excluding only the bathroom
Straighten and dust/wipe/clean the bookshelves
Put away any items left out on the large table and computer desks
Sweep and very rarely (in the case of a soap spill for instance) mop.
Scrub/ wipe-off/remove soap/detergent spills from floor
Throw away any trash, empty containers, etc. that might be left on the machines or on the shelf.
Wipe down the machines with disinfectant.
Clean and wipe-off all accessible surfaces of washers & dryers (note: there's generally excess soap/detergent drips and stains dripping from washer doors and atop washers)
If there is any graffiti, attempt to get it off with soap and water. If not possible report to labor czar.
Clear soap trays with vinegar.
Go through the free box and discard or take items to donation box (donation box in parking lot of planet fitness) items as needed
Regularly clean out the lint trap / exterior dryer vent
Clean-up behind and sides of washers & dryers as best as possible
Shop-vac dusty, dirty areas that are hard to reach with regular cleaning methods
Hose-off and scrub laundry room surfaces, such as wall and floor
Once a month run the washers empty on the hot water setting. Add a cup of white vinegar into the detergent dispenser. And add 1/2 cup of baking soda inside the drum before you press start.
ALWAYS wipe out the gasket (top to bottom) to remove any water and moisture. This is the main area that will get mildewy first. Gently pull the gasket towards you to give full access. Run the rag around the inside of the gasket. Wipe especially well around the drain holes at the bottom.
Be sure to put up a “Caution Floor Wet” sign if leave floor wet
Prepare one or more dishes that serves 8-10 people.
When in doubt make extra!
If at all possible communicate with your fellow dinner cook to ensure a balanced meal.
List ingredients on a label with a date next to or on the dish. See the House Manual for labeling guidelines.
Dinner cooks must label their dishes with the following information: 1)Their names 2) Any information relevant to member dietary restrictions. The following abbreviations are acceptable:
* M (Meat-based dish)
* VGT (Vegetarian dish)
* VGN (Vegan dish)
* GF (Gluten-free dish)
* DF (Dairy-free dish)
Any ingredients which appear on the list of food allergens, which is maintained by the Kitchen Manager, must also be specifically listed
Dinner starts at 7:30pm, except on Sundays it starts at 6:30pm (Serve on time!)
Remove and throw away rotten, spoiled, or otherwise not-fresh food or condiments from any of the three refrigerators or the freezers. If it is questionable and/or not dated, throw it out!
Clean any dishes freed up by throwing out food.
Clean any spilled food or liquids.
Reorganize items in the freezer if necessary.
Outdoor Clean (1 hour)
Clean up any toys or obstructions which could trip people.
Put away any cooperative property (e.g, tools, coolers, ladders, gardening utensils, dishware.
Clean up large spills or messes.
Sweep the courtyard (note: area around laundry room gets extra dirty)
Clean and sweep breezeway area
Take out trash from courtyard and breezeway trash cans, hose out and deep clean trash cans if necessary
Empty courtyard recycle bins, hose-out & deep clean recycle bins if necessary
Pick up trash in parking lots and courtyard
Clean and sweep under stairways (especially the North Stairwell) and stairs
Wipe down/clean outdoor picnic table
Clean/wipe/scrub marks, scuffs & stains off walls
Empty cigarette butt reciprocals, deep clean reciprocals if necessary
Clean/Pick-up trash from area behind La Reunion Co-op
Wipe down/ clean benches
Sweep upstairs walk-ways and downstairs sidewalks
Sweep/Clean under wheelchair ramps leading into commons, hose down and scrub clean wheelchair ramps if needed
Update the House Manual, Officer Descriptions, Labor Descriptions and any other important information regarding house policy on the house wiki with changes resulting from house decisions.
Maintain a physical copy of the House Manual, Officer Descriptions, Labor Descriptions and any other important information regarding house policy that is publicly available in the commons.
Bring changes to documents regarding house policy before the house for ratification.
Find and post missing meeting minutes to the wiki when necessary and possible.
Offer interpretations and clarification regarding house policy when needed.
Can be asked by the house to step down from the position via an agenda item at a house meeting.