Housekeeper/Painter

Upstate Services Group; City of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a reliable Housekeeper/Painter to maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors, while also performing routine painting and touch-up projects throughout the facility.

Join our team to help uphold safety, infection-control standards, and the highest levels of cleanliness, while interacting respectfully with residents and coordinating with supervisors on any maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning, painting, or maintenance.
• Basic painting skills for walls and trim touch-ups.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Ability to work respectfully around elderly residents and handle lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, hallways, and other areas.
• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean surfaces; disinfect high-touch areas.
• Paint walls, doors, trim, common areas, and resident rooms; prepare surfaces.
• Report safety hazards or maintenance concerns to supervisor.
• Interact with residents, families, and staff in a courteous, respectful manner.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Painting experience

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Dependable

Independent work

Elderly residents experience

Physical ability

Safety and equipment handling

Job description

Housekeeper/Painter

Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Join Our Team at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center!

Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Housekeeper/Painter to join our team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors, while also assisting with routine painting and touch-up projects throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Housekeeping:

  • Perform routine cleaning of resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas
  • Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean surfaces throughout the facility
  • Clean and disinfect high-touch areas and maintain proper infection-control standards
  • Empty trash and maintain appropriate housekeeping supplies
  • Assist with linen changes and other housekeeping duties as needed
  • Follow established cleaning schedules and procedures

• Painting & Facility Appearance:

  • Perform routine painting and touch-up work throughout the facility
  • Prepare surfaces for painting, including light sanding, patching, and minor repairs as needed
  • Paint walls, doors, trim, common areas, resident rooms, offices, and other designated areas
  • Maintain a neat and professional appearance while completing painting projects
  • Properly clean and store painting tools, equipment, and supplies
  • Report larger maintenance or repair concerns to the appropriate supervisor

• Safety & Resident Care:

  • Follow all facility safety, infection-control, and chemical-handling procedures
  • Use cleaning products and equipment safely and according to instructions
  • Maintain a safe work area and use appropriate signage when floors are wet or work is being completed
  • Report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, or damaged equipment promptly
  • Interact with residents, families, and staff in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner
  • Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Previous housekeeping, commercial cleaning, painting, maintenance, or related experience preferred
• Basic painting experience, including the ability to perform wall and trim touch-ups
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean environment
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Ability to work respectfully around elderly residents
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift housekeeping supplies and equipment
• Ability to safely use cleaning and painting equipment