Lead Housekeeper

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours week. 8-hour shift, Day shift, Weekends, holidays, and events as needed

Pay: $20-25 per hour

Location: Essex, CT

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You will enjoy: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance 


• AD&D insurance 


• Long-term disability insurance


• 401(k) with company match 


• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus


• Resident sponsored educational scholarships


• Generous PTO and paid holidays


• Employee assistance program


• Free electric vehicle charging stations


• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today


• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Essex Meadows is seeking a Lead Housekeeper to join our team! This position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a clean and presentable appearance of assigned apartments, helath center and common areas and the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Services Department. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

1. Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, hallways and common areas, such as vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all clear flat surfaces.


2. Follow up on Resident concerns on the same day with a plan of resolution.


3. Submit any required work orders to the Maintenance department.


4. Conduct performance reviews on time for assigned Environmental Service employees


5. Maintain required records and reports.


6. Coordinate annual apartment cleanings with Director


7. Coordinate the daily and holiday schedule fo all apartment cleaning and special project cleaning.


8. Maintain monthly inventory and assist supervisor with needed supplies.


9. Maintain organization of storage closets


10. Assist in identifying training opportunities for housekeeping staff.


11. Train new employees. 


12. Assist with office duties as assigned. 


13. Promote teamwork and a cooperative atmosphere among housekeeping staff.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.


• May be required to work weekends


• Must be able to move throughout the building and grounds as needed throughout the day


• Previous housekeeping experience in a lead position is preferred.


• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs. 


• Good visual and hearing acuity required; 


• good verbal communication skills required. 


•  Must be able to see, hear and effectively communicate with residents and staff.


• Be ready to work and greet everyone with a smile!!!