Housekeeper and/or Housekeeping Team Lead

Job Title: Housekeeper / Housekeeping Team Lead



Company: Lincoln Glen Manor
Location: San Jose, CA (On-site)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $18-$20+ hourly (based on experience), with paid benefits and PTO

About Lincoln Glen Manor

Lincoln Glen Manor (https://www.lgmanor.org/) is a welcoming, 50-year senior living community located on a six-acre campus in San Jose, California. Offering four levels of care and a full range of amenities, Lincoln Glen is dedicated to providing residents with a warm, family-like environment rooted in respect, compassion, and service. Our mission-driven team takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of hospitality, safety, and care for every resident we serve.

About the Role

As Housekeeper and/or Housekeeping Team Lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all resident rooms, common areas, and workspaces across the Lincoln Glen campus meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. This position combines hands-on housekeeping duties with teamwork, attention to detail, and, for team leads, the opportunity to guide and support other housekeeping staff. You'll contribute to creating a welcoming, comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, lounges, dining rooms, and hallways. 
• Clean and prepare dining areas before and after meal service.
• Change linens, make beds, and restock supplies in resident rooms. 
• Inspect assigned areas for cleanliness and safety; report any maintenance or repair needs. 
• Maintain cleaning equipment and supply inventories, ensuring safe and efficient use of chemicals and tools.
• Support consistent sanitation and infection control practices throughout the community.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, dining, and maintenance staff to ensure smooth facility operations.
• Model teamwork, reliability, and positive communication among staff members.
• For Team Lead role: Assist in training new housekeeping team members, monitor work quality, and help coordinate daily assignments.

Requirements

•  High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 1 year of housekeeping experience in residential, healthcare, or hospitality environments (senior living experience preferred).
• Leadership or team lead experience (for the team lead role).
• Knowledge of proper cleaning, sanitation, and infection control standards. 
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on community needs.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and push housekeeping equipment as required.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, reliability, and delivering exceptional resident service. 

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage ($18-$20+ based on experience).

• Paid benefits, holidays, and PTO.

• Supportive, family-oriented work culture with minimal bureaucracy.

• Stable, daytime full-time schedule.

• Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a caring, mission-driven senior living community.