Housekeeping Assistant Specialist (Environmental Services)

Quick Facts

• Part-time; 24 hours per week
• Days: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (works every weekend; rotates holidays)
• Pay: $21.65/hour (non-negotiable); non-exempt (eligible for overtime)

Description

The Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I supports Environmental Services by assisting with orientation and performing general and heavy cleaning for operating rooms, public areas, offices, and patient rooms. The role follows hospital policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and infection-control expectations, including proper handling of bio-hazardous waste. Cleaning tasks include floor care, room and utility sanitation, and operating room and LDR cleaning between deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum carpeted surfaces; damp mop hard-surface floors.
• Perform general and heavy cleaning in offices, patient rooms, clean/soiled utility rooms, laboratories, public areas, stairways, and other assigned spaces.
• Use appropriate hospital-approved chemicals; use ladders/scaffolds as needed.
• Clean window sills; empty ash trays and waste baskets; clean blood/body fluid spills.
• Clean and restock bathrooms (bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, toilets) and arrange furniture as assigned.
• Refinish floors and apply floor coatings as directed.
• Operate electrical/battery machines for scrubbing, shampooing, and burnishing; clean using electric scrubbing machine, wet vacuum, and/or buffer.
• Maintain and clean equipment; store equipment properly (janitor closet/equipment storeroom).
• Strip and refinish/shampoo floor surfaces and coverings.
• Empty trash chutes; clean waste containers; sort and compact general waste and recycling; return compacting blade to the in position.
• Properly dispose of bio-hazardous waste; move heavy furniture/equipment and rolling stock.
• Utilize Bed Tracking system: log in, move bed statuses to “In Progress” and “Bed Ready,” and log out at shift end.
• Perform unit/terminal cleaning upon discharge and in-between OR cleaning; terminally clean ORs and clean LDRs after each delivery.
• Return all keys and pagers; report unsanitary/unsafe conditions and defective/damaged fixtures, furniture, or equipment.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Ability to understand oral instructions

Benefits

Full range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events. Benefits details are available via the provided benefits page, with eligibility based on employment classification.