Environmental Services Assistant

Hills & Dales; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hills and Dales in Dubuque, IA is seeking an Environmental Services Assistant (ESA Housekeeping) to provide day-to-day housekeeping and laundry support for residents and staff. This role helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment within our nonprofit facility.

Starting wage is $16.44 per hour, with a $2/hour second shift differential and a $3/hour weekend differential. Valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated; role focuses on housekeeping, laundry, and resident support within a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes interior of buildings to meet sanitary and quality regulations.
• Washes windows, walls, sinks, tubs, mirrors, etc.
• Ensures soap, towels, and similar supplies are adequately stocked.
• Performs routine weekly cleaning activities, such as dusting, mopping, etc.
• Performs trash removal and transports to disposal area.
• Performs laundry duties.
• Provides light maintenance duties, such as painting.
• Performs floor maintenance to include buffing and waxing.
• Cleans wheelchairs and other consumer apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining storage areas; stocks environmental and nursing supplies and materials; notifies supervisor of low levels.
• Shovels snow in winter months.
• Maintains a clean work environment; follows safety & emergency procedures as well as reporting of safety and health concerns in a timely manner.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Sanitation

Resident support

Job description

Location: Dubuque, IA

Job Id:109

# of Openings:1

Environmental Services Assistant - ESA Housekeeping

Position:

Wage: Starting at $16.44/hour, $2/hour second shift differential and $3/hour weekend differential

About Us

Join our team at Hills and Dales, a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for people with disabilities. We are seeking a reliable Environmental Services Assistant that is responsible for providing day-to-day support services to the residents and staff in the functions of housekeeping and laundry.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes interior of buildings to meet sanitary and quality regulations.
• Washes windows, walls, sinks, tubs, mirrors, etc.
• Ensures soap, towels, and similar supplies are adequately stocked.
• Performs routine weekly cleaning activities, such as dusting, mopping, etc.
• Performs trash removal and transports to disposal area.
• Performs laundry duties.
• Provides light maintenance duties, such as painting.
• Performs floor maintenance to include buffing and waxing.
• Cleans wheelchairs and other consumer apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining storage areas; stocks environmental and nursing supplies and materials; notifies supervisor of low levels.
• Sets up chairs and tables for meetings and special occasions.
• Shovels snow in winter months.
• Reports to supervisor any mechanical failures or hazardous conditions.
• Carries out the mission of the organization and is a role model operating with the highest standards of ethical practices.
• Maintains a clean work environment; follows safety & emergency procedures as well as reporting of safety and health concerns in a timely manner.
• Assists with residents moving and/or other moves/changes as needed.
• Assures the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data in compliance with HIPAA policy & confidentiality procedures.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Free of a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Why Join Us

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our team is passionate, creative, and dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment.