Lead - Housekeeper

About the role

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. We are looking for a Lead Housekeeper to join our team! As a Benchmark Lead Housekeeper, your main role will be to maintain a community that is safe and clean for residents, associates, and visitors. You will be responsible for laundering towels, bed linens, and resident laundry, and the upkeep of resident apartments. If you possess a dedication to assisting others, take immense pride in your work, and are looking for a remarkable company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!

Responsibilities

• Manages housekeeping staff to follow policies, procedures and safety measures.
• Follows standards and practices for the use of specific chemicals and is familiar/follows emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.
• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Thoroughly cleans all assigned resident apartments as scheduled by the supervisor.
• Bathrooms: toilet bowl, sinks, and bathtubs, wipes countertops, and mirrors, and sterilizes floors
• Kitchen: wipes counters and under objects, mops kitchen floor
• Vacuum all exposed areas completely, including edges.
• Cleans all common areas according to standards and practices including elevators, halls, landings, stairs, resident activity areas, lobbies, and model units, and cleans other flat surfaces as scheduled or requested by the supervisor.
• Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Previous experience cleaning residential or commercial settings is preferred.

Benefits

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status