Housekeeper- days (40 hour)

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

 

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Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the Medical Center to support infection prevention and patient safety. Performs environmental services duties including cleaning, disinfecting, waste handling, and equipment sanitation in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions

Performs cleaning and disinfection of patient and non-patient areas in accordance with hospital standards, infection control protocols, and assigned schedules.
Ensures proper handling, segregation, and disposal of all waste streams, including regulated medical waste and hazardous materials.
Cleans, sanitizes, and services assigned areas following established procedures and quality standards.
Maintains assigned spaces in a clean, orderly, and safe condition at all times to support patient care operations.
Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support departmental operations and thorough cleaning.
Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., floor machines, buffers, vacuums) safely and effectively.
Adheres to all safety, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in departmental meetings and ongoing training (minimum of eight annually) to maintain competency and compliance.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Related experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
- Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

789 Central Avenue

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.71 - $20.82/Hourly

 

Grade

1

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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