Housekeeper

Devereux; Rutland (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 192 hours

Sick leave 64 hours

403b with 3% match

Life insurance

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Hotel discounts

ASCEND program

Employee benefits info

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper in Rutland, MA to maintain a clean, homelike environment for residents and support a compassionate behavioral health program.

The role follows cleaning protocols, handles linens, and completes daily and scheduled tasks. Requirements include 21+, HS diploma, valid driver’s license, and physical stamina. Shifts are Mon-Fri 5:30am-1:30pm with a $19–$21.66/hour wage and a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work on feet 95% of the day and perform repetitive motion.
• Previous experience in housekeeping/maintenance preferred.
• Able to complete 3 days of orientation training, Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm.

Responsibilities

• Use and understand various chemicals and their application to sanitation.
• Read and follow written and verbal task assignments for each area assigned.
• Collect and wash soiled linens from assigned buildings.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks, including disinfecting bathrooms and dining areas.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks, including shampooing carpets and cleaning air vents.
• Complete as-needed cleaning tasks, including replenishing toiletries and vacuuming.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Physical stamina

Driving

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where your work can have a positive impact?

Are you passionate about helping to provide a clean and homelike environment for those who need it?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining the Devereux team!

The pay for this position starts at $19/hour, with additional compensation added for years of relevant experience up to $21.66/hour.

This position is located in Rutland, MA.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 5:30am-1:30pm with some flexibility.

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides individualized treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. We serve individuals throughout the New England area and beyond, and work collaboratively with state agencies and social service providers to ensure an integrated network of care. Our service offerings include residential treatment; campus- and community-based group homes; adult group homes and placement services; a special education day school; autism services; short-term placement; diagnostic services; in-home services; vocational training; and therapeutic foster care. Our programs and services make a difference in the lives of individuals and their families, offering hope, healing, and comprehensive behavioral health support.

As a Housekeeper You Will

• Use and understand various chemicals and their application to sanitation. Keep supplies neat, orderly, and securely away from individuals.
• Be able to read and follow written and verbal task assignments for each assigned area. Monitor condition of assigned areas and reports any concerns or damage to supervisor.
• Collect and wash soiled linens from assigned buildings
• Complete daily cleaning tasks as assigned, including but not limited to disinfecting bathrooms and food/dining areas, etc.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks as assigned, including but not limited to shampooing carpets, cleaning air vents, buffing tile, etc.
• Complete as-needed cleaning tasks as assigned, including but not limited to, replenishing toiletries, vacuuming common areas, cleaning messes, etc.

Learn More About Devereux Massachusetts

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides individualized treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. We serve individuals throughout the New England area and beyond, and work collaboratively with state agencies and social service providers to ensure an integrated network of care. Our service offerings include residential treatment; campus- and community-based group homes; adult group homes and placement services; a special education day school; autism services; short-term placement; diagnostic services; in-home services; vocational training; and therapeutic foster care. Our programs and services make a difference in the lives of individuals and their families, offering hope, healing, and comprehensive behavioral health support.

Full-time benefits include but are not limited to:

• 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
• Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
• Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits!
• Learn more about all of our benefits: Benefits and Rewards | Devereux

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required
• Ablility to lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to work on feet 95% of the day and perform repetitive motion
• Previous experience in housekeeping/maintenance preferred
• Able to complete 3 days of orientation training, Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE