--- title: Housekeeper at Sunnyside Retirement in Harrisonburg, VA description: Sunnyside Retirement is hiring for the Housekeeper role in Harrisonburg, VA. Pays $13–$17 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/housekeeper-at-sunnyside-cc-01a0b3c7-5a5d-74fd-8f1d-610709e8b2a7 date: 2026-09-28T15:19:07Z og_description: Join Sunnyside Retirement as Housekeeper in Harrisonburg, VA. Pays $13–$17 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2mc0ot.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Sunnyside Retirement | | **Location** | Harrisonburg, VA | | **Salary** | $13/hr - $17/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 | ## Description **Join Our Team as a Housekeeper!**   **Starting pay will vary based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications** **Location:** 3935 Sunnyside Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 **Position Type:** Full-Time. **Position Overview & General Responsibilities:** Are you detail-oriented, enjoy making spaces shine, and want to make a difference in people’s lives? Sunnyside is seeking a dedicated **Housekeeper** to help us maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors. Assist with cleaning all assigned areas daily with attention to standards of quality, quantity, and safety. This is a full-time opportunity with rotating weekends required. Shift differential eligible for weekends worked. - **Clean and maintain** residents' rooms, public areas, and hallways, following established procedures and timelines to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. - **Thoroughly clean floors**: Dry mop, wet mop, and sweep as needed to keep all areas clean, orderly, and safe. - **Vacuum carpets and rugs**, ensuring they’re returned to the appropriate areas for a neat, clean look. - **Clean and disinfect bathrooms**, restocking supplies and checking for necessary replacements to maintain cleanliness and comfort. - **Ensure rooms have been sterilized,** and upon ensuring rooms are neat and comfortable for residents, and beds are made upon request. ensuring rooms are neat and comfortable for residents. - **Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and supplies**: Keep everything organized and ready for use, ensuring all tools are clean and fully stocked. - **Clean light fixtures, handrails, and hallway pictures**, using appropriate cleaning agents like disinfectants and furniture polish. - **Remove trash** from designated work areas daily and dispose of it properly, keeping all areas clutter-free. - **Clean stairways, elevators, entrances, and exits**, inside and out, by removing loose debris and maintaining cleanliness in high-traffic areas. - **Report maintenance and safety concerns** promptly to your supervisor, helping to keep the environment safe for everyone. - **Report housekeeping and maintenance requests** by completing the appropriate forms within the given timeframe. - **Ensure all equipment used for daily duties**—including cleaning carts, buckets, mops, and dusting cloths—are properly maintained, cleaned, and inventoried. **Qualifications:** - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. - Prior experience in cleaning field preferred. - Basic reading, writing, and math skills. - Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069. - Ability to work independently without close supervision. - Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its’ integrity. Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging with all individuals. **In addition to a rewarding career opportunity, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:** Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Vacation Leave Paid Holidays Choice of 3 Medical Plans, Including an HSA Option Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short-term Disability Insurance Company Paid Long-term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Plan with Company Match Supplemental Life, Accident & Cancer Insurance Tuition Assistance Uniform Reimbursement License Reimbursement MD Ortho – Free Telemedicine & Direct Orthopedic Services Garner Health – Expert Doctor Matching & Healthcare Savings Free membership to our on-site wellness center On-Site Credit Union On-Site Hair Salon On-Site Massage Therapy & Esthetician Services Discounted Movie Tickets Employee Emergency Relief Fund Employee Assistance Program **Physical & Environmental Considerations:** This job operates both indoors and outdoors with normal lighting levels, comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation and moderate noise levels. General housekeeping environment with varying indoor floor surfaces and outdoor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 35 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to housekeeping duties. Hazards related to exposure to cleaning supplies. Minimal hazards if safety precautions are followed and personal protective equipment is used when needed. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials while emptying trash or cleaning. ## Skills - Cleanliness - Inventory Restocking - Cleaning - MLOps - Polish - Ventilation - Air Quality - Housekeeping - Pathogenic Microorganisms - Manual Dexterity - Attention to Detail - Maintenance - Ability to Work Independently - Writing - Detail Oriented - Personal Protective Equipment - Customer Service - Basic Reading ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Personal Leave - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/housekeeper-at-sunnyside-cc-01a0b3c7-5a5d-74fd-8f1d-610709e8b2a7?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)