Housekeeper, Full Time

Covenant Living•Northbrook, IL

11d

About The Position

The Housekeeper provides cleaning and minor maintenance services throughout the campus to meet the needs of residents and employees and help keep facilities in good condition. The role performs scheduled cleaning inside and outside assigned areas according to departmental standards and infection-control guidelines. Duties also include floor care, trash and recycling removal, project and deep cleaning, assisting with resident moves, and participating in campus linen and supply programs. The Housekeeper maintains cleaning equipment, reports repair needs, and may assist with snow and ice salting. Weekend availability may be required.

Requirements

Some high school education.
Housekeeping and/or general maintenance experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
Dependability, common sense, and ability to organize a daily cleaning schedule and complete each day's assignment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

An interest in and desire to work with older adults.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas inside and outside according to established schedules, departmental standards, and infection-control guidelines.
Complete minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and batteries and plunging toilets.
Maintain floors through sweeping, dry and wet mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, extraction, hosting, and buffing as scheduled or assigned.
Assist with cleaning emergency spills.
Perform project cleaning, including walls, ceilings, vents, light fixtures, and windows.
Remove trash and recyclables from collection points, public areas, and outside entrances; transport them to designated pickup areas and replace liners as needed.
Deep clean rooms and units after transfers or discharges in accordance with department standards.
Move furniture and assist with resident moves during transfers or discharges.
Participate in the campus linen program by distributing, collecting, counting, preparing linen for pickup, and handling incoming linen.
Help make beds in guest rooms or residences as needed.
Maintain cleaning equipment and repair it or report repair needs as appropriate.
Observe and report the need for repairs to facilities, furniture, and fixtures.
Help receive campus supplies and deliveries and put them away as needed.
Participate in campus snow and ice salting as needed.