Housekeeper

About the Role

As Housekeeper, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and team members every single day. You support daily community operations by performing housekeeping and laundry services that promote comfort, safety, and cleanliness throughout resident apartments and shared spaces.

Position Highlights

• Status: Full-time
• Schedule: 8am - 4pm
• Location: 10660 Validus Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256
• Rate of Pay: $16

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning duties on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule in resident apartments, common areas, lounges, and offices
• Sweep, dust, mop, vacuum, and clean floors, rugs, carpets, stairways, and hallways; rotate runners as needed
• Clean, sanitize, and polish bathrooms, sinks, showers, fixtures, and dispensers
• Dust, wash, and sanitize furniture, lamps, glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills
• Scrub bath and shower tiles, window frames, and related surfaces
• Collect trash and refuse and place in designated disposal areas
• Collect, clean, and redistribute community laundry in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain the commercial laundry area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition
• Maintain housekeeping equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly manner
• Store cleaning chemicals safely and securely when not in use
• Keep cords, carts, and equipment out of walkways and exits to maintain safety and fire code compliance
• Report maintenance issues, supply needs, or equipment concerns to the appropriate supervisor
• Follow safety procedures, infection control practices, and community policies at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, team members, and supervisors
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, cleaning instructions, and procedures
• Demonstrated interest in working with a senior population
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining a team player
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout shift
• Exposure to biohazards, cleaning chemicals, and unpleasant odors
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Comfort working in resident living spaces
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It's just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we're unified by certain, core values, which we call our "Pillars of Excellence." They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.