Transforming Lives—Including Yours

Entry level or seasoned, our associates experience the rewards of working for a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to creating an engaging community for aging adults. Our team-oriented environment provides exceptional opportunities for personal growth and professional development. 

ABOUT CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES
At Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), we have team members who live our mission every day to provide quality health care and meaningful life experiences to older adults. CESLC provides a wide variety of career opportunities on our beautiful 38-acre campus located in Rockville Maryland. A career at CESLC offers an exciting opportunity to join a nonprofit faith-based organization where our team of over 700 members represent a very wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths.
 

HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN
The primary purpose of the HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Environmental Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the CEO and/or the Environmental Services Director to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable

manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEAVY-DUTY TECHNICIAN

• Ensure that work/cleaning procedures are followed.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments
• Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Attend scheduled department staff meetings to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
• Attend and participate in new-hire orientation.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as required by the facility or the department in relation to your position.
• Attend and participate in annual in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management and bloodborne pathogens standard.
• Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Keep work areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions, as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms/apartments, recreational areas, dining rooms, offices, restrooms, etc., daily as instructed.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 6 feet. Heavy lifting up to 60 pounds routinely required.

LOCATION
Heavy Duty Technician positions are based at various resident dining areas throughout the organization: skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, independent living. Our main address is 6121 Montrose Road in Rockville, MD

SHIFTS & STATUS for HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN
Full Time Evening shift including every other weekend
 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

PAY & BENEFITS

• As a Housekeeper Heavy Duty, you will enjoy our competitive total rewards package: (Benefits may vary based off employment status)
• Pay Rate: $18.15
• $1500 referal bonus 
• Health benefits start on the first day of the month following date of hire
• Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Competitive PTO Plan (starts at 21 days per year)
• 403(b) Plan
• Employer paid AD&D Insurance
• 401(a) Pension Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• FREE PARKING
• Proximity to public transportation
• Employee Assistance Program services provided for to you and your family.

COVID-19 RESPONSE
As a dedicated provider to Senior Living Care our facility requires all hired associates to provide proof of vaccination records, including two doses of MMR, two doses of Varicella, and a Negative TB screen before the start of employment. Another source of documentation that can be accepted is a Titer or Lab test that expresses proven immunity to the following diseases. Upon employment our Talent Acquisition team will provide additional details regarding CESLC vaccination policy.