The Admiral at the Lake | Chicago, IL
At The Admiral at the Lake, every team member plays an important role in creating a welcoming, safe, and comfortable home for our residents. As an EVS/Housekeeper, you'll help ensure our community shines by maintaining clean, sanitary, and inviting spaces throughout our campus.
This hybrid position flexes between Environmental Services (EVS) and Housekeeping responsibilities based on daily operational needs, staffing coverage, and scheduled services. From caring for resident living spaces to maintaining beautiful common areas and supporting community events, your work directly enhances the quality of life for those we serve.
We're looking for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, enjoys staying active, and values being part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional resident service.
- Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of common areas, administrative offices, public restrooms, health services neighborhoods, and other assigned spaces.
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Clean floors, walls, windows, ceilings, vents, bathrooms, and fixtures using approved equipment and cleaning products.
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Perform floor care, including carpet shampooing, buffing, and other maintenance as assigned.
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Empty trash and recycling containers throughout the community and transport materials to designated disposal areas.
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Assist with room setup and breakdown for community events, meetings, and resident activities.
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Support departmental operations by moving furniture, removing trash, and operating trash compactors as needed.
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Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or supply shortages promptly to the supervisor.
- Clean resident apartments and patient rooms, including dusting, vacuuming, sanitizing, spot cleaning, and scrubbing.
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Make beds, strip and remake beds, and assist with linen removal on Health Services floors and The Harbors.
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Wash and handle linens when assigned.
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Restock soap, paper towels, and other supplies in resident and restroom areas.
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Maintain organized, clean, and fully stocked housekeeping carts.
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Properly dispose of trash and recycling following community procedures.
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Work collaboratively with teammates to complete daily assignments while providing excellent service to residents.
- Flex between EVS and Housekeeping assignments based on operational needs.
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Assist with additional departmental duties as assigned.
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Maintain a positive, professional, and resident-focused attitude at all times.
- Follow all policies outlined in The Admiral at the Lake's Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.
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Participate in annual compliance education and acknowledge the Code of Conduct.
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Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
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Follow all infection prevention and workplace safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
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Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Willingness to learn proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
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Passion for creating a clean, comfortable environment for older adults.
Preferred
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Previous Environmental Services or Housekeeping experience.
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Experience operating floor care equipment such as buffers, carpet extractors, or shampooers.
Experience is preferred but not required—we're happy to train the right candidate.
This position requires the ability to:
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Stand and walk for extended periods.
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Lift, carry, push, and pull up to approximately 35 pounds.
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Bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
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Occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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Safely work around cleaning chemicals and, at times, infectious materials or bodily fluids using proper protective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
At The Admiral at the Lake, you're more than an employee—you become part of a community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. We value teamwork, respect, compassion, and service excellence while providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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401(k) with Company Match
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Paid Time Off
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Professional Development Assistance
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Employee Referral Program
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Employee Discount Program
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Commuter Assistance
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Life Insurance
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Flexible Scheduling
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL 60640 (In Person)
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
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Previous Environmental Services, Housekeeping, Janitorial, or Custodial experience preferred, but not required.
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Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Reliable attendance and punctuality.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Must be able to safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment according to established procedures.
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Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
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Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings required by The Admiral at the Lake.
- Experience in a senior living community, healthcare, hotel, or hospitality environment.
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Experience operating floor care equipment such as floor buffers, burnishers, carpet extractors, or auto scrubbers.
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Knowledge of infection prevention and proper sanitation practices.
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Customer service experience with the ability to interact respectfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
