Heavy Duty Cleaner

Duncaster Inc • Bloomfield, CT

117d • $18 - $18

About The Position

The Heavy-Duty Cleaner is responsible for all heavy cleaning in the Commons (Community Building) and the heavy cleaning in resident apartments. This role involves performing daily and weekly deep cleans in residents’ apartments, turning over rooms for guest suites and Life Care on the Go apartments, and maintaining cleanliness in various areas including hallways, lobbies, and restrooms. The position requires the operation of cleaning equipment and adherence to safety and sanitation regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of related experience in a healthcare or life care retirement community setting is preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be reliable, conscientious, committed to quality and strict sanitation procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily and weekly deep cleans in residents’ apartments.
• Turns over room for guest suites and Life Care on the Go apartments.
• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, metalwork, and trim.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas as well as dusts furniture and equipment.
• Operates cleaning equipment machines, scrubbers, power washer, carpet cleaner extraction machines, and vacuum cleaners.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor as well as cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Carries out carpet cleaning using the following techniques: vacuuming, bonnet buffing, extracting and dry cleaning.
• Turns mattresses and vacuums upholstery and mattresses thoroughly.
• Washes walls, windows, door panels, sills, ceiling, and woodwork.
• Empties wastebaskets and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Assists in moving heavy furniture and equipment.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition and returns it to the proper location.
• Follows all safety and sanitation regulations; attends all required in-service programs; reports any unusual occurrences concerning employees’, residents’, and visitors’ safety and well-being.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
• Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
• Discount employee lunches
• Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
• Referral bonuses
• Free parking
• Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
• Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own 'Funcaster' Committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED