Housekeeper

Martha Jefferson House; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Dental Insurance (Employer-Pa

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Free employee meal each shift

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a dependable Housekeeper to join our full-time team. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing resident spaces to create a safe, welcoming environment for residents and families.

You will support daily operations, including basic front desk coverage during meals and breaks, while upholding our commitment to quality and care. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive workplace that values employee growth.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for maintaining clean spaces.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Dependable, punctual, and compassionate with a positive attitude.
• Comfort with lifting/moving housekeeping equipment and supplies.
• Willingness to perform additional housekeeping duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other spaces.
• Disinfect windowsills, furnishings, floors, equipment, and high-touch surfaces.
• Vacuum, dust, sweep, mop, and sanitize assigned areas.
• Empty trash and dispose of waste properly.
• Restock soap, towels, and disposable supplies.
• Arrange furniture to maintain an attractive appearance.
• Assist in laundry and front desk support during meals/breaks.
• Provide friendly customer service to residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Physical ability

Job description

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Housekeeping Full Time Charlottesville, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1177

Salary Range: $14.00 To $15.00 Hourly

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Housekeeper

Martha Jefferson House | Charlottesville, VA

Do you take pride in creating clean, comfortable, and welcoming spaces? Martha Jefferson House is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. In this important role, you will help ensure our residents enjoy a safe, clean, and comfortable environment while making a positive difference in their daily lives.

At Martha Jefferson House, we value our employees and recognize that they are the heart of our community. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefits package along with a supportive workplace where you can build a rewarding career.

Why You'll Love Working at Martha Jefferson House

We offer:

• 20 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 100% Employer-Paid Health & Dental Insurance (Employee Coverage)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Free Employee Meal Each Shift
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Position Summary

The Housekeeper performs a variety of cleaning and sanitation duties to maintain assigned areas of the facility in a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive condition. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health, comfort, and well-being of our residents.

After receiving daily assignments, the Housekeeper gathers cleaning supplies and equipment, transports them to assigned work areas, and ensures all supplies are properly returned and work areas are organized at the end of each shift.

• Clean resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces.
• Clean and disinfect windowsills, furnishings, floors, equipment, and high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Vacuum, dust, sweep, mop, and sanitize assigned areas.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly.
• Clean, disinfect, and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors, toilets, and other restroom fixtures.
• Restock soap, towels, tissues, cups, and other disposable supplies.
• Arrange furniture and equipment to maintain an attractive appearance.
• Rotate through designated work areas as assigned.
• Assist in the laundry department or other housekeeping-related duties as needed.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service when assisting at the front desk during meal and break coverage by answering phones and welcoming residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and move housekeeping equipment and supplies.
• Dependable, punctual, and compassionate with a positive attitude.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

At Martha Jefferson House, every employee contributes to creating a warm, welcoming home for our residents. If you enjoy serving others and take pride in your work, we'd love to meet you.

Martha Jefferson House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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