Environmental Services Housekeeper

Job Summary

Join our dedicated Environmental Services team as an Environmental Services Housekeeper, where your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will create a safe, sanitized, and welcoming environment. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and hygiene across healthcare facilities or similar environments. Your efforts directly contribute to infection prevention, patient safety, and overall facility excellence. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic setting where safety, efficiency, and customer service are paramount.

Duties

• Perform thorough cleaning of patient rooms, corridors, restrooms, and common areas using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.
• Handle laundry tasks including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and uniforms in accordance with safety protocols.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums, steam cleaners, and scrubbers to ensure optimal sanitation.
• Follow strict chemical handling procedures to safely use disinfectants, cleaning agents, and other chemicals in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols related to manual handling and heavy lifting to prevent injuries while moving furniture or bulky supplies.
• Maintain sanitation standards by performing regular floor care including stripping, waxing, buffing, and mopping floors in healthcare or institutional settings.
• Support infection prevention efforts by following healthcare-specific cleaning procedures and safety guidelines aligned with healthcare infection control practices.
• Ensure all cleaning supplies and chemicals are stored securely and used responsibly according to safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to staff requests for cleaning or supply needs while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Document completed tasks accurately in logs or reports as required by facility policies.

Qualifications

• Prior janitorial or custodial experience in healthcare facilities or similar environments is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to chemical handling, safety procedures, and environmental services operations.
• Experience with healthcare infection prevention and control practices is a strong advantage.
• Ability to operate various cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Physical ability to perform manual handling tasks including lifting heavy objects safely and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on sanitation standards and safety compliance.
• Excellent customer service skills with a positive attitude toward teamwork and communication.
• Basic understanding of floor care techniques such as waxing, buffing, and stripping floors is desirable.

Join us in making a difference through cleanliness! Your dedication ensures a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike while supporting our mission of health and safety excellence every day.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25