Job description

Position Summary:

An Environmental Associate cleans and sanitizes Resident Apartments and Common Areas of the Community, prepares vacant Apartments for move-in, and launders linens, drapes, and Residents’ personal clothing.

Duties & Responsibilities: an Environmental Associate – Housekeeping & Laundry:

1. dusts and polishes furniture, picture frames, mirrors, and other fixtures;

2. washes and disinfects countertops and sink areas in Resident Apartments and Common Areas of the Community;

3. mops and disinfects bathrooms and hard surface floors in Resident Apartments and Common Areas of the Community;

4. vacuums carpeted floors in Resident Apartments and Common Areas of the Community;

5. refills paper products and soap dispensers;

6. empties trash receptacles;

7. Vacuums and mops floors in Common Areas, hallways, and other areas of the Community;

8. operates washing and drying machines to launder linens, draperies, clothing, towels, and other machine-washable articles;

9. performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services.

Job Specifications:

Skill

• Must be at least 18 years old-Must have required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance
• This position prefers one year experience in residential or hotel housekeeping.
• Ability to read labels and instructions for all chemicals used in the Community and able to use them safely and properly.
• Ability to understand and take oral and written direction.
• May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.

The physical demands described must be met by every associate. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Required:

-demonstrate competency in Housekeeping & Laundry functions and be willing to perform either when required; and b) demonstrate the ability to timely complete scheduled tasks.

Preferred: The following qualifications would enhance the skill set of a prospective

a) a high school diploma or equivalent; and b) relevant experience in a commercial housekeeping capacity, preferably in a health care facility.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands: 1. must be able to maintain moderate to heavy physical activity for an entire shift, occasionally handling objects up to 100 pounds, frequently handling objects up to 60 pounds, and constantly lifting or exerting up to 30 pounds of force; 2. must be able to stand, walk, and grasp throughout an entire shift, to frequently stoop and reach above shoulder height, and occasionally sit, crawl, kneel, or squat

Pay: Excellent competitive pay

Job Types: Full Time and Part Time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts

Shift availability: weekdays/weekends

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

Melody Living is an equal opportunity employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Melody Living follows the CDC, Illinois Dept of Public Health and McHenry Health Department Covid guidelines.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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