Job Description

Housekeeping & Events Technician

Carolina Meadows, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is one of the nation's foremost continuing-care retirement communities. Our mission is to enrich and improve the lives of residents and those connected to our community. We do this by continuously striving to be the best place to live and work.

The Housekeeping & Events Technician plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and staff. This position is responsible for general housekeeping duties, supply delivery and management, and supporting event and room setups across the campus. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, flexible, and committed to excellent customer service.

Essential Functions

• Performs general cleaning functions to all surface areas assigned.
• Obtains all necessary cleaning solutions and supplies from the supply closet. Assures that all chemicals are properly labelled and in the original container if supplied that way. Compliant with all SDS sheets. Stores/secures supplies as appropriate upon completion of assigned tasks.
• Performs general cleaning duties and completes by the given time frame.
• Maintains cleanliness of the community through the use of specialized equipment.
• Cleans and maintains cart, vacuum, and other equipment as necessary to perform duties. If applicable, maintains golf cart and ensures it is serviced monthly.
• Assists with training within the housekeeping role.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and procedures to ensure efficiency and thoroughness.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and standards. Report any maintenance, resident, or safety concerns to the housekeeping supervisor immediately.
• Always provide courteous and professional service to everyone residents and guests.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Clean and maintain resident rooms, guest suites, common areas, and designated spaces in accordance with facility standards.

• Support the Lifestyle Department by preparing rooms for events, including arranging furniture and equipment.
• Deliver and restock supplies to designated closets and storage areas from the central dock.
• Perform basic floor care, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, and assist with deeper floor maintenance as needed.
• Monitor supply levels and report shortages or maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff, responding to requests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Follow infection control procedures and adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Flex schedule and responsibilities as needed based on events, resident needs, and staffing changes.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates in residential homes and licensed buildings.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Three to six months of housekeeping experience in a residential or long-term care setting is required: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Floor care experience

2. Six months of housekeeping experience in a long-term care community.

Carolina Meadows is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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