Housekeeper

Devereux • Lawrenceville, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper/Cleaner is responsible for performing cleaning and custodial services in assigned areas of a 24-bed residential unit in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one Saturday or Sunday shift each month, and pays $20 per hour. Candidates with comparable experience may qualify for a higher rate.

The role includes daily cleaning and disinfection of staff areas, offices, and bathrooms; daily dusting and cleaning of air-conditioning vents; cleaning windows and windowsills; and organizing and directing the facility’s daily laundry operations. The Housekeeper must promptly report safety issues to the Program Coordinator or School Office and keep housekeeping supplies and chemicals within staff members’ direct line of sight. Chemicals and carts must never be left unattended. The role also participates in monthly Environment of Care inspections and supports compliance with Joint Commission standards.

This is an entry-level opportunity with training and potential to learn and grow in behavioral healthcare. Devereux provides training in crisis prevention and intervention, trauma-informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies, as well as a formal leadership and development program. Career advancement support may also be available through ASCEND, a career accelerator program for behavioral healthcare workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma, trade school education, or GED equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of commercial and/or residential housekeeping experience; experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of floor care and floor-care cleaning equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings, including a drug test, physical, TB test, and influenza vaccine requirement.
• Complete The Diana Screen, which assesses understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children, for positions involving contact with children.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an institutional group or school setting.
• Comparable housekeeping experience may qualify the candidate for a higher hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, clean, and disinfect staff areas, offices, and bathrooms daily.
• Dust and clean air-conditioning vents daily and clean windows and windowsills.
• Plan, organize, and direct the daily operations of the facility’s laundry services.
• Report safety issues requiring immediate attention to the Program Coordinator or School Office.
• Keep housekeeping supplies and chemicals within staff members’ direct line of sight; never leave chemicals or a cart unattended.
• Participate in monthly Environment of Care inspections and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services
• Telemedicine by phone, web, or app
• Student loan debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program
• Training in crisis prevention and intervention, trauma-informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies
• Formal leadership and development training program
• ASCEND career accelerator program with career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills development, and financial assistance

What This Job Offers

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