Environmental Service Worker/Housekeeper - PRN

Schedule

This hourly position’s days and hours may vary and will include weekends and/or holidays. Shifts may be day, evening, and/or night to assure continuous, safe operation of the hospital. Overtime is not scheduled but may occur. The schedule generally reflects coverage for a full seven‑day week.

Responsibilities

• Collect dirty linens from units and operate industrial washers and dryers according to hospital standards.
• Operate mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, snow blowers, shampooers, and related environmental service equipment.
• Wet‑mop rooms, halls, and other areas; shampoo rugs and furniture.
• Clean vents, fan fixtures, tops of windows, doorframes, and other high areas using a ladder.
• Move furniture and other heavy objects as required.
• Perform terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepare rooms for new occupants; follow isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Make supply packs for departments and place linen stacks in carts for distribution.
• Keep records of linen distribution by department; check floor linen supplies and list linen use by department.
• Shovel snow at all exits and ramps.
• Assist with evacuations when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods with frequent bending, stooping, and reaching over the head.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb and push/pull heavy objects weighing up to 75 lb.
• May be subjected to extreme temperature changes when working inside and outside the building.
• Sufficient emotional maturity to accept adverse comments and criticism while working and respond in a positive manner.
• May be required to use equipment and/or chemicals that may be potentially hazardous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two plus years of related experience, preferably in a hospital setting.