Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

We're seeking a full-time Housekeeper whose skills will help keep our beautiful senior living community clean, attractive, comfortable, and safe. More than a cleaner, you'll interact with residents to ensure the highest standard of cleanliness of apartments. Other duties may include laundry service and deep-cleaning amenity spaces throughout the community. We're an award-winning employer offering a welcoming culture, competitive hourly rates, and full benefits, as well as on-the-job perks.

This opportunity is for the following schedule:
Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday are required as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of tasks which provide and maintain the cleanliness and safety of resident rooms/homes and common areas.
• Sanitize, vacuum, dust and perform trash removal, and maintain a clean, stocked housekeeping cart and closet.
• Coordinates daily housekeeping services with housekeeping management.
• Competently operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Changes bed linens according to established standards.
• Recognizes and promptly reports maintenance problems and unsafe acts or conditions.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low and demonstrates responsibility for the conservation of supplies, chemicals, equipment, and utilities.
• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• Ability to read and follow instructions to complete routine tasks and communicate in a friendly, responsive manner.

Preferred:

• High school or equivalent.
• Previous housekeeping experience.

The hourly base wage range is a good faith estimate of the range Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly base wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, geographic location and market changes. The position is also eligible to participate in Mather benefit plans and Employee Appreciation Fund.

Hourly Pay Range

$19.75-$21 USD

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.
* Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an "earn-as-you-go" plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members

* Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today's young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.