Housekeeping Department Leader

Valencia-At-Draper; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Valencia at Draper in Utah is seeking a dependable Housekeeping Department Leader to maintain clean, comfortable, and welcoming spaces for residents. You will oversee resident apartments and common areas, lead staff, and ensure safety and high standards.

This role requires strong teamwork, reliable attendance, and genuine warmth when working with older adults. You will participate in daily standups and meetings, order supplies, and report issues to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Leadership experience in residential care preferred.
• Ability to read simple instructions and write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
• Lead and manage housekeeping staff and organize supplies.
• Attend daily standups and manager meetings as needed.
• Report problems or deficiencies to the Executive Director.
• Order and organize housekeeping supplies and maintain safety procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness of restrooms, corridors, elevators, and community areas.
• Assist in maintaining a bright, well-kept environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading & Writing

Following Instructions

Elderly Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Valencia at Draper is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeping Department Leader to help keep our community clean, comfortable, and welcoming. In this role you'll care for resident apartments and common areas, creating the kind of bright, well-kept environment where our residents feel truly at home. You will also manage other responsibilities as a Department Leader. It's a great fit for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and has a genuine warmth for working around older adults.

What You'll Do

• Perform all housekeeping duties in resident apartments - vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, high dusting, removing trash, and changing bed linens.
• Clean restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and community common areas.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials properly and observe all safety and security procedures.
• Report any observed problems or deficiencies in resident services to the Executive Director.
• Perform other duties as requested by your Executive Director.
• Attend daily standup, manager's meeting, and one-on-one meetings as needed.
• Order and organize housekeeping supplies.
• Lead and manage housekeeping staff.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Ability to positively work with others in a leadership and support role.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to follow one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with little variation.
• Genuine skill and comfort working with elderly residents.
• High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strengths You’ll Bring

• Dependability - follows instructions, keeps commitments, and completes tasks on time.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with responsibilities covered when absent.
• Sound judgment and professionalism, treating residents and coworkers with tact and respect.
• Strong planning and organization, using time efficiently and working productively.
• Clear communication and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Quiet work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.