Housekeeping Lead

foho; Forest Falls (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

foho in Forest Falls, California is seeking a dedicated individual for a housekeeping role responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest-ready environments. This position involves leading cleaning operations, coordinating inventory levels, and providing support to the housekeeping team.

The ideal candidate must have at least a high school diploma and prior experience in housekeeping. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in housekeeping preferred.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cleaning operations for cabins and common areas.
• Coordinate room turnovers and ensure guest-ready standards.
• Monitor inventory levels of linens and cleaning supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Responsible for cleaning, servicing, and setting up guest rooms, meeting spaces, restrooms, buildings, and staff offices with excellence, while also providing leadership and support to the housekeeping team. This role helps ensure operations run smoothly and that all spaces meet Forest Home’s standards with the highest internal and external service in mind.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations & Facility Readiness
  • Leadsdaily cleaning operations for cabins, meeting spaces, andcommon areas
  • Coordinate room turnovers, mid-week refreshes, and seasonal transitions
  • Ensure all spaces meet Forest Home cleanliness and guest-ready standards
  • Monitor inventory levels of linens, supplies, and cleaning materials
• Cleaning & Maintenance Support
  • Perform and support routine cleaning, including floors, restrooms, and high-touch areas
  • Ensure proper use and care of cleaning equipment, vacuums, and supplies
  • Identifyand report maintenance or repair needsin a timely manner
  • Assistwithset upas needed to support facility readiness
• Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Lead and support housekeeping staff in daily operations
  • Assign, prioritize, andmonitorcleaning tasks to ensuretimelycompletion
  • Provide training, guidance, and quality checks on completed work
  • Support high-demand turnover days and urgent operational needs
• Communication, Safety & Support
  • Report cleaning progress, concerns, and facility needs through proper channels
  • Communicate clearly with supervisors and other departmentsregardingroom status and priorities
  • Ensure safe work practices and proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
  • Maintain organized workspaces, storage areas, and supply rooms
  • Provide excellent customer service to guests and staff
  • Support staff spiritual life activities and perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2+ year experiencein housekeepingpreferred.
• Previousleadership or team lead experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Forest Home
• Demonstrate a growing faith, including the ability to pray with and for others; activelyparticipatein staff spiritual life
• Maintain a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to serve with integrity and alignment to organizational standards
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to perform high-quality work
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead with accountability and support while working both independently and as part of a team
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Ability tolift upto 50lbsregularly
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to safelyoperatecompany vehicles andmaintainreliable transportationin all types of weather conditions.
• Signed statement of faith

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of thisjob the employeeis regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

ADA

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasantodors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Forest Home not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its program or activities, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the American with Disabilities Act, as amended (to the extent applicable to the Ministry), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and their implementing regulations. As a religious institution, Forest Home is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.