Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Park Place , a 154 assisted living community in Seattle, WA , is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeper . This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the community, including resident apartments, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces. The role supports daily community operations by performing routine cleaning and sanitation duties and helping ensure a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and team members.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, is organized and dependable, and demonstrates strong attention to detail while working efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Previous housekeeping experience in a senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or similar setting is preferred but not required.

• Clean and sanitize resident apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, living areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Follow established cleaning procedures and schedules to maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment.
• Respect residents' privacy, personal belongings, and living spaces while performing cleaning duties.

• Clean and maintain common areas, including lounges, dining areas, hallways, restrooms, offices, and other shared spaces.
• Perform routine spot cleaning and scheduled deep cleaning as needed.
• Help ensure common areas remain clean, orderly, safe, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and team members.
• Thoroughly clean and prepare vacant apartments for new residents according to established cleaning checklists and standards.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces, fixtures, appliances, floors, and other areas to ensure apartments are clean and move-in ready.
• Wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry and linens as assigned.
• Maintain the proper organization, labeling, and storage of linens and housekeeping supplies.
• Report any shortages or concerns regarding linens or laundry supplies to the appropriate supervisor.

• Safely operate and maintain housekeeping equipment and supplies in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and notify the appropriate supervisor when items need to be replenished.
• Report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or other issues promptly to the Housekeeping Supervisor or appropriate team member.

• Follow all established safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Properly use, handle, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Promptly report spills, hazards, damaged areas, or other conditions that may affect resident or staff safety.

• Assist with special cleaning projects, seasonal cleaning, and event preparation as assigned.
• Maintain a courteous, respectful, and professional demeanor when interacting with residents, visitors, vendors, and team members.
• Perform other housekeeping duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience & Skills

• Previous housekeeping, custodial, or janitorial experience is preferred, particularly in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a similar setting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow cleaning procedures, schedules, and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, visitors, and team members.
• Friendly, dependable, and service-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
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• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Part-time (20-30hrs) position with flexible scheduling; may include weekends, holidays, and coverage for scheduled vacations or absences.
• Work is performed throughout the assisted living community, including resident apartments, common areas, offices, and other designated spaces.
• May involve exposure to cleaning products, moisture, dust, and sanitation materials. Appropriate PPE will be provided as required.
• Must follow established safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.

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