Housekeeper/Porter

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Overtime

Flexible Scheduling Options

Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment

Career Growth & Continuing Education

Job summary

Wedgwood Gardens Care Center is hiring a Housekeeper/Porter to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the facility. The role combines interior cleaning with floor maintenance, handling heavy items, and responding to maintenance requests.

The position requires 1+ years in housekeeping or EVS, physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong attention to detail. Competitive pay and flexible scheduling are highlighted in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, janitorial, or EVS is preferred.
• Healthcare or commercial facility experience a plus.
• Ability to follow daily checklists and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Sanitation & housekeeping of rooms, offices, restrooms, and resident areas.
• Common area maintenance of lobbies, hallways, and entrances.
• Waste handling and stocking sanitation supplies.
• Floor maintenance incl. buffing and scrubbing; respond to spills.
• Assist with moving furniture and setting up rooms for events/admissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Job description

Now Hiring: Housekeeper/Porter

The Housekeeper / Porter ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the facility. This dual-function role combines detailed interior cleaning and sanitization with ongoing floor-wide upkeep, heavy lifting, and quick response to maintenance and spill requests.

Wedgewood Garden Care Center
3419 US Highway 9,
Freehold, NJ 07728

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive Pay & Overtime Opportunities

• Flexible Scheduling Options

• Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment

• Career Growth & Continuing Education Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Sanitation & Housekeeping: Clean, dust, and sanitize assigned rooms, offices, restrooms, and resident/patient areas according to daily checklists.

• Common Area Maintenance: Patrol lobbies, hallways, entrances, and grounds to keep high-traffic zones tidy, clear, and free of trash.

• Waste & Materials Handling: Empty trash and biohazard receptacles, transport soiled linens, and restock sanitation supplies throughout the shift.

• Floor & Heavy Care: Sweep, mop, and assist with floor maintenance (buffing/scrubbing) as needed; respond promptly to spills and urgent cleanup requests.

• Logistics & Setup: Assist with moving furniture, setting up rooms for events/admissions, and keeping service closets organized and stocked.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1+ years of housekeeping, janitorial, or environmental services (EVS) experience preferred (healthcare or commercial facility experience a plus).

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and push heavy cleaning carts or equipment for extended periods.

• Skills: Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and good communication skills.