What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper (Part-Time) position at Life Centers of Kansas?
Life Centers of Kansas
Job Title: Housekeeper (Part-Time)
Pay Range: $21.00 – $24.00 per hour
Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Schedule: 25 hours/week | Monday–Friday | Weekends twice monthly
Job Type: Part-Time
About Life Centers of Kansas
Life Centers of Kansas provides residential and community-based support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to create safe, supportive, and home environments where each person is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We are a team-oriented organization committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those whom we serve.
Job Overview
We are hiring two part-time Housekeepers to work together as a team to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of our homes, offices, program spaces, and facilities. The role includes general cleaning, laundry, and minor maintenance tasks, typically completed when residents and clients are not present.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean common areas, resident rooms, bathrooms, program spaces, and offices regularly and as needed
- Perform deep cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting surfaces, wiping walls, dusting, and shampooing furniture and flooring
- Sanitize all public and resident bathrooms
- Restock supplies (e.g., paper towels, soap, toilet paper) in common areas
- Empty trash, remove debris, and maintain overall cleanliness of homes and facilities
- Maintain tidy, safe storage areas and cleaning carts
- Follow infection control procedures to ensure an odor-free environment
- Report any worn or damaged household or program items
- Report maintenance needs using the Upkeep app
- Monitor and maintain cleaning equipment; notify Administrator of supply needs
- Work collaboratively with your teammate and other staff to promote a clean, safe, home environment
- Clean and maintain the cleanliness of company fleet vehicles as part of routine housekeeping duties
- Follow attendance and call-in procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of housekeeping or laundry experience in assisted living or a similar setting
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Position Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Reliable personal transportation
- Ability to drive a company vehicle (mini-van or passenger van)
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Minimum age of 21
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screenings
- Proficiency in using the Upkeep app and Microsoft Outlook 365
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Compassion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
- Professional, respectful demeanor with residents, families, and coworkers
Physical Demands
- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
- Stand and walk for long periods
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead
- Daily stair climbing; occasional use of step stools/ladders
- Safe operation of cleaning equipment
- Must maintain coordination, balance, and flexibility
Equal Opportunity Employer
Life Centers of Kansas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Overland Park, KS 66223 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Overland Park, KS 66223: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24