Housekeeping Team Lead

Erickson Senior Living; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

401k with 3% match

Paid time off (PTO)

Onsite medical centers

30% discount on food and drinks

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading senior living provider is seeking a Housekeeping Team Lead at Cedar Crest Village in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will lead the housekeeping team, manage cleanliness, drive housekeeping vehicles for trash collection, and ensure a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include maintaining hard floors and carpeted surfaces, providing excellent customer service, and reporting on resident well-being. This full-time position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a valid driver's license. Competitive compensation ranges from $19-$22/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in floor care.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team and manage cleanliness.
• Drive housekeeping vehicles for trash collection.
• Perform maintenance of hard floors and carpeted surfaces.
• Assist with general cleaning and report changes.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of housekeeping operations

Job description

Join to apply for the Housekeeping Team Lead role at Erickson Senior Living.

Location: Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living.

Join us as a Housekeeping Utility Worker Team Leader. In this role, you will lead the housekeeping team, manage community cleanliness, handle waste disposal, oversee room setups, and assist with heavy objects. The ideal candidate would be comfortable driving housekeeping vehicles for trash collection and bulk item delivery.

What We Offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How You Will Make An Impact

• Move and arrange furniture in community spaces, offices, and residential apartments
• Deliver items to and from storage, vehicles, and other areas
• Maintain hard floors (scrub, mop, burnish, strip, wax) and carpeted surfaces (vacuum, clean, spot, extract)
• Clean vertical surfaces (doors, walls, windows) and manage trash removal (refuse, recycling)
• Maintain cleanliness of trash rooms and perform minor equipment maintenance
• Assist with general cleaning, report resident well-being changes to management, and uphold confidentiality
• Follow safety, infection control, and standard precautions
• Drive housekeeping vehicles for trash collection and bulk item delivery
• Attend meetings, training, and perform other duties as needed for community efficiency

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 1 year experience in floor care
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Current and valid driver’s license
• May require a CDL class B, with air brake endorsement
• Must have a current and valid D.O.T. Physical/Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• Strong knowledge of Housekeeping operations
• Must have excellent customer service, communication skills and problem solving skills

Compensation: $19-$22/hour

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130‑acre continuing‑care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well‑being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work‑life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care