Housekeeper

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Housekeeper

Martha Jefferson House | Charlottesville, VA

Do you take pride in creating clean, comfortable, and welcoming spaces? Martha Jefferson House is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. In this important role, you will help ensure our residents enjoy a safe, clean, and comfortable environment while making a positive difference in their daily lives.

At Martha Jefferson House, we value our employees and recognize that they are the heart of our community. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefits package along with a supportive workplace where you can build a rewarding career.

Why You'll Love Working at Martha Jefferson House

We offer:

• 20 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 100% Employer-Paid Health & Dental Insurance (Employee Coverage)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health & Wealth Benefit Plan
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Free Employee Meal Each Shift
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Position Summary

The Housekeeper performs a variety of cleaning and sanitation duties to maintain assigned areas of the facility in a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive condition. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health, comfort, and well-being of our residents.

After receiving daily assignments, the Housekeeper gathers cleaning supplies and equipment, transports them to assigned work areas, and ensures all supplies are properly returned and work areas are organized at the end of each shift.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces.
• Clean and disinfect windowsills, furnishings, floors, equipment, and high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Vacuum, dust, sweep, mop, and sanitize assigned areas.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly.
• Clean, disinfect, and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors, toilets, and other restroom fixtures.
• Restock soap, towels, tissues, cups, and other disposable supplies.
• Arrange furniture and equipment to maintain an attractive appearance.
• Rotate through designated work areas as assigned.
• Assist in the laundry department or other housekeeping-related duties as needed.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service when assisting at the front desk during meal and break coverage by answering phones and welcoming residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and move housekeeping equipment and supplies.
• Dependable, punctual, and compassionate with a positive attitude.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

At Martha Jefferson House, every employee contributes to creating a warm, welcoming home for our residents. If you enjoy serving others and take pride in your work, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover why Martha Jefferson House is a wonderful place to build your career!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Martha Jefferson House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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