Housekeeper

Covenant Living • Cromwell, CT

52d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Housekeeper provides campus cleaning and minor maintenance services to meet the needs of residents and employees and help keep facilities in good condition. Work includes cleaning assigned indoor and outdoor areas according to schedules, departmental standards, and infection-control guidelines; completing minor maintenance tasks; supporting linen and supply programs; and assisting with resident moves and room turnovers. The role may require weekend availability.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Interest in and desire to work with older adults.
• Availability to work weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas according to established schedules, departmental standards, and infection-control guidelines.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, plunging toilets, and replacing batteries.
• Maintain floors through tasks such as sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, extraction, hosting, and buffing, as scheduled or assigned.
• Assist with cleaning emergency spills that are observed or reported.
• 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 disposal or pickup areas and replace liners as needed.
• Deep-clean rooms or units during transfers and discharges in accordance with department standards.
• Move furniture as needed and assist with resident moves during transfers or discharges.
• Participate in the campus linen program by distributing, collecting, counting, and preparing linen for pickup, and handling incoming linen.
• 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.
• Assist with receiving and putting away campus supplies and deliveries.
• Participate in campus snow and ice salting as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, and discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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