Housekeeper

Nexus Family Healing•Manteno, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing’s Manteno campus is hiring a full-time, onsite Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and order throughout its facilities and help foster a positive, respectful, and therapeutic environment for staff and students. The campus is a homelike setting in Manteno, Illinois, where youth ages 12–21 live, eat, exercise, and attend school. The Housekeeper cleans and maintains public and common areas, floors, windows, and furnishings; removes trash and recycling; completes assigned routines and special requests; and monitors cleaning supplies and restroom stock. The role also includes following safety procedures, reporting facility concerns, supervising residents’ housekeeping and maintenance tasks, supporting vocational and horticultural training, maintaining resident confidentiality, and participating in meetings and required training. The position is onsite at 101 N Bramble Street, Manteno, IL 60950. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with rotational weekends. Pay is $17.30 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in a housekeeping and/or cleaning capacity.
Annual First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogen, TCI, and Medication certifications are required.
Valid driver’s license.
Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Must successfully pass an Illinois DCFS criminal background check.
Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Openness to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand for long periods (4–6 hours) and navigate stairs frequently.
Ability to tolerate chemical odors or scents from cleaning supplies and materials.
Ability to climb, twist, turn, and bend as required in a housekeeping environment.
Excellent sensory skills (sight, hearing, and speech) and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain public and common areas, including laundry rooms, restrooms, stairwells, hallways, offices, classrooms, and meeting spaces.
Maintain floors by mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, and steam cleaning; clean windows and coverings.
Empty trash and recycling and follow recycling protocols.
Complete assigned cleaning routines and special work requests; assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed.
Follow Nexus safety guidelines and applicable regulations; report and address facility issues or safety concerns.
Secure supply and storage areas daily and stay current on safety codes and procedures.
Monitor cleaning-supply inventory, keep restrooms stocked, and distribute supplies appropriately.
Supervise residents’ housekeeping and maintenance tasks, provide instruction, and report issues to clinical staff.
Support vocational and horticultural training programs for residents.
Maintain confidentiality regarding resident information and comply with Nexus privacy policies.
Participate in staff meetings and required training and support Nexus’s philosophy and treatment approach.
Recognize and value cultural differences in work and service delivery.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.