Lead Housekeeper

Essex Meadows; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Scholarships

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

EV charging stations

Daily Pay

Engaging work environment

Job summary

Essex Meadows in Centerbrook, CT is seeking a Lead Housekeeper to oversee and maintain a clean, presentable environment across apartments, health center, and common areas. The role manages day-to-day operations of the Environmental Services Department and coordinates with the Director for scheduling and compliance.

The ideal candidate has prior lead housekeeping experience, strong English communication, and a readiness to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• May be required to work weekends.
• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs.
• Be ready to work and greet everyone with a smile!!!

Responsibilities

• Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, hallways and common areas, such as vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all clear flat surfaces.
• Follow up on Resident concerns on the same day with a plan of resolution.
• Submit any required work orders to the Maintenance department.
• Conduct performance reviews on time for assigned Environmental Service employees
• Maintain required records and reports.
• Coordinate annual apartment cleanings with Director
• Coordinate the daily and holiday schedule fo all apartment cleaning and special project cleaning.
• Maintain monthly inventory and assist supervisor with needed supplies.
• Maintain organization of storage closets
• Assist in identifying training opportunities for housekeeping staff.
• Assist with office duties as assigned.
• Promote teamwork and a cooperative atmosphere among housekeeping staff.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Schedule:Full-Time 40 hours week. 8-hour shift, Day shift, Weekends, holidays, and events as needed

Pay:$20-25 per hour

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline,Essex Meadowsleads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work atEssex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Essex Meadows is seeking aLeadHousekeeperto join our team! This position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a clean and presentable appearance of assigned apartments, helath center and common areas and the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Services Department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, hallways and common areas, such as vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all clear flat surfaces.
• Follow up on Resident concerns on the same day with a plan of resolution.
• Submit any required work orders to the Maintenance department.
• Conduct performance reviews on time for assigned Environmental Service employees
• Maintain required records and reports.
• Coordinate annual apartment cleanings with Director
• Coordinate the daily and holiday schedule fo all apartment cleaning and special project cleaning.
• Maintain monthly inventory and assist supervisor with needed supplies.
• Maintain organization of storage closets
• Assist in identifying training opportunities for housekeeping staff.
• Assist with office duties as assigned.
• Promote teamwork and a cooperative atmosphere among housekeeping staff.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• May be required to work weekends
• Must be able to move throughout the building and grounds as needed throughout the day
• Previous housekeeping experience in a lead position is preferred.
• Must be able to lift to 30 lbs.
• Good visual and hearing acuity required;
• Must be able to see, hear and effectively communicate with residents and staff.
• Be ready to work and greet everyone with a smile!!!

EEO Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 39228
• Posting Date 08/21/2026, 07:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time