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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Our Team as a Housekeeper -- no weekend commitment!
Location: 501 Oak Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Position Type: Full-Time, Daylight Shift (7:00AM-3:30PM), MONDAY-FRIDAY!
Position Overview & General Responsibilities
Are you detail-oriented, enjoy making spaces shine, and want to make a difference in people’s lives? Summit Square is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to help us maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors. Assist with cleaning all assigned areas daily with attention to standards of quality, quantity, and safety. This is a full-time opportunity 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. No weekends!
Qualifications:
This job operates both indoors and outdoors with normal lighting levels, comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation and moderate noise levels. General housekeeping environment with varying indoor floor surfaces and outdoor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 35 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to housekeeping duties. Hazards related to exposure to cleaning supplies. Minimal hazards if safety precautions are followed and personal protective equipment is used when needed. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials while emptying trash or cleaning.
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Our Team as a Housekeeper -- no weekend commitment!
Location: 501 Oak Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Position Type: Full-Time, Daylight Shift (7:00AM-3:30PM), MONDAY-FRIDAY!
Position Overview & General Responsibilities
Are you detail-oriented, enjoy making spaces shine, and want to make a difference in people’s lives? Summit Square is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to help us maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors. Assist with cleaning all assigned areas daily with attention to standards of quality, quantity, and safety. This is a full-time opportunity 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. No weekends!
- Clean and maintain residents' rooms, public areas, and hallways, following established procedures and timelines to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
- Thoroughly clean floors: Dry mop, wet mop, and sweep as needed to keep all areas clean, orderly, and safe.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs, ensuring they’re returned to the appropriate areas for a neat, clean look.
- Clean and disinfect bathrooms, restocking supplies and checking for necessary replacements to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
- Ensure rooms have been sterilized, and upon ensuring rooms are neat and comfortable for residents, and beds are made upon request. ensuring rooms are neat and comfortable for residents.
- Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and supplies: Keep everything organized and ready for use, ensuring all tools are clean and fully stocked.
- Clean light fixtures, handrails, and hallway pictures, using appropriate cleaning agents like disinfectants and furniture polish.
- Remove trash from designated work areas daily and dispose of it properly, keeping all areas clutter-free.
- Clean stairways, elevators, entrances, and exits, inside and out, by removing loose debris and maintaining cleanliness in high-traffic areas.
- Report maintenance and safety concerns promptly to your supervisor, helping to keep the environment safe for everyone.
- Report housekeeping and maintenance requests by completing the appropriate forms within the given timeframe.
- Ensure all equipment used for daily duties—including cleaning carts, buckets, mops, and dusting cloths—are properly maintained, cleaned, and inventoried.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Prior experience in cleaning field preferred.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its’ integrity. Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging with all individuals.
- Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible Scheduling
- Access to an Orthopedic Specialist (MD Ortho)
- Growth Opportunities
- On-Site Training
- Health Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Access to On-Site Wellness Center
- And More!
This job operates both indoors and outdoors with normal lighting levels, comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation and moderate noise levels. General housekeeping environment with varying indoor floor surfaces and outdoor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 35 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to housekeeping duties. Hazards related to exposure to cleaning supplies. Minimal hazards if safety precautions are followed and personal protective equipment is used when needed. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials while emptying trash or cleaning.