Housekeeper- Full time

Benchmark Senior Living • East Haven, CT

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About The Position

Benchmark is seeking a housekeeper to help maintain a safe and clean community for residents, associates, and visitors. The role includes laundering towels, bed linens, and residents’ laundry, as well as maintaining resident apartments. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The housekeeper cleans assigned resident apartments and community areas to established standards, maintains an orderly laundry room, and stores cleaning chemicals according to product instructions or supervisor direction. Benchmark welcomes applicants dedicated to assisting others and taking pride in their work; training is available for candidates without cleaning experience.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience cleaning residential or commercial settings is preferred; training is available.
• Understand practices for the proper handling of biohazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience cleaning residential or commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean assigned resident apartments according to the supervisor’s schedule.
• Clean bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, bathtubs, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
• Clean kitchens by wiping counters and areas beneath objects and mopping floors.
• Vacuum all exposed areas completely, including edges.
• Empty and rinse wastebaskets when necessary.
• Wash the inside of windows as needed.
• Clean common areas, including elevators, halls, landings, stairs, resident activity areas, lobbies, and model units.
• Clean other flat surfaces as scheduled or requested by the supervisor.
• Launder towels, bed linens, and resident laundry.
• Maintain an orderly and clean laundry room.
• Store chemicals according to product instructions or supervisor direction.
• Maintain a community that is safe and clean for residents, associates, and visitors.

Benefits

• Eight holidays and three floating holidays.
• Discounted meal program.
• Paid training and company-provided uniforms.
• Associate referral bonus program.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Vacation and health and wellness paid time off.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status.

What This Job Offers

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