Housekeeping/Maintenance Aide

Zumbrota-Health-Services-1; Zumbrota (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zumbrota Health Services is seeking a dedicated housekeeping and light maintenance associate to maintain clean resident rooms, dining areas, and common spaces in our senior living community. You will disinfect rooms, operate floor-cleaning equipment, and support move-ins and discharges while upholding infection control standards.

This role requires reliable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with residents and staff across Nursing, Dining, Activities, and

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, custodial, maintenance, or senior-living experience preferred.
• Ability to operate floor-cleaning equipment or willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean environment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, offices, and other assigned areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, wipe surfaces, empty trash, and clean windows as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces and frequently used areas.
• Assist with cleaning resident rooms during move-ins, room changes, and discharges.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, activity spaces, lounges, and other resident gathering areas.
• Replenish housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Follow established infection prevention, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Operate floor-cleaning equipment such as automatic scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, and carpet extractors.
• Perform routine floor care, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and polishing.
• Identify flooring concerns and report damaged flooring or equipment to the appropriate leader.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and report equipment needing repair or replacement.
• Perform basic, non-technical maintenance and upkeep throughout the building.
• Replace light bulbs and batteries when appropriate.
• Assist with minor repairs and adjustments such as tightening hardware, replacing simple fixtures, and other basic building upkeep.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, leaks, damage, or environmental concerns promptly.
• Assist the maintenance team with routine projects and seasonal building upkeep.
• Help maintain a safe, uncluttered, and attractive environment for residents and visitors.
• Interact respectfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, belongings, and personal space.
• Respond appropriately to resident requests or concerns and communicate issues to the appropriate department.
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Dining, Activities, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, infection-control practices, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Tools

Floor-cleaning equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, offices, and other assigned areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, wipe surfaces, empty trash, and clean windows as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces and frequently used areas.
• Assist with cleaning resident rooms during move-ins, room changes, and discharges.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, activity spaces, lounges, and other resident gathering areas.
• Replenish housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Follow established infection prevention, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Operate floor-cleaning equipment such as automatic scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, and carpet extractors.
• Perform routine floor care, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and polishing.
• Identify flooring concerns and report damaged flooring or equipment to the appropriate leader.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and report equipment needing repair or replacement.

Light Maintenance

• Perform basic, non-technical maintenance and upkeep throughout the building.
• Replace light bulbs and batteries when appropriate.
• Assist with minor repairs and adjustments such as tightening hardware, replacing simple fixtures, and other basic building upkeep.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, leaks, damage, or environmental concerns promptly.
• Assist the maintenance team with routine projects and seasonal building upkeep.
• Help maintain a safe, uncluttered, and attractive environment for residents and visitors.

Resident & Team Support

• Interact respectfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, belongings, and personal space.
• Respond appropriately to resident requests or concerns and communicate issues to the appropriate department.
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Dining, Activities, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, infection-control practices, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, custodial, maintenance, or senior-living experience preferred.
• Ability to operate floor-cleaning equipment or willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean environment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and reach.
• Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to operate floor-cleaning machines.
• Ability to safely perform duties in resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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