Housekeeper/Janitor - Senior Living Community

Plum Creek Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Plum Creek Chicago is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Housekeeper/Janitor to join our team in Chicago, IL. You will help maintain resident and community spaces while providing friendly, respectful service to residents, families, visitors, and team members in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

This full-time role requires daytime Sunday–Thursday shifts, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and prior housekeeping or cleaning experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, or cleaning experience preferred.
• Senior living, healthcare, or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain common areas, including hallways, restrooms, dining areas, and other community spaces
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and other housekeeping duties
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the community
• Properly use, store, and maintain cleaning supplies and equipment
• Monitor inventory of housekeeping supplies and communicate when additional supplies are needed
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate team member
• Assist with resident move-ins and move-outs as needed
• Follow established infection control, safety, and cleaning procedures
• Provide friendly, respectful, and professional service to residents, families, visitors, and team members
• Assist with additional housekeeping or janitorial duties as assigned

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chicago, IL, US

Plum Creek Chicago
Chicago, IL 60629

Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday–Thursday | Daytime Hours

About the Role

Plum Creek Chicago is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Housekeeper/Janitor to join our team.

Our housekeeping team plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, families, visitors, and team members. In this position, you will help maintain resident and community spaces while providing friendly and respectful service to those who call Plum Creek Chicago home.

Key Responsibilities

Clean and maintain common areas, including hallways, restrooms, dining areas, and other community spaces

Perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and other housekeeping duties

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the community

Properly use, store, and maintain cleaning supplies and equipment

Monitor inventory of housekeeping supplies and communicate when additional supplies are needed

Identify and report maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate team member

Assist with resident move-ins and move-outs as needed

Follow established infection control, safety, and cleaning procedures

Provide friendly, respectful, and professional service to residents, families, visitors, and team members

Assist with additional housekeeping or janitorial duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous housekeeping, janitorial, or cleaning experience preferred

Senior living, healthcare, or hospitality experience is a plus

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position

Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment

Strong attention to detail and time-management skills

Dependable, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming community

Ability to work Sunday–Thursday during daytime hours

Join Our Team

If you take pride in your work and enjoy helping create a comfortable environment for others, we would love to meet you. Join the team at Plum Creek Chicago and help us provide a clean, welcoming community our residents are proud to call home.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.