Housekeeper/Floor Finisher - Nights

Samaritan Hospital - Macon, MO; Sevenig (Our); On-site; EUR 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper II to perform cleaning and sanitization across patient rooms, offices, halls, and treatment areas. Responsibilities include moving furniture, snow/ice removal at night, and supporting clinical staff with routine tasks.

Qualifications emphasize detail orientation and experience with cleaning machinery, chemicals, and safe operation. The role requires the ability to work autonomously and adapt to a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and reliable individual.
• Experience in hospital or commercial cleaning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize environmental surfaces.
• Maintain indoor air quality by removing dust and dirt.
• Maintain floor maintenance schedules for Carpet, VCT Ceramic, tile and upholstery.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Collect trash and soiled linens from designated areas.
• Provide essential supplies to areas (paper/soap).
• Report equipment repairs and safety hazards.
• Follow hospital policies and codes.
• Provide basic security and safety measures as needed.
• Assist other departments as requested.

Skills

Detail oriented

Operate cleaning equipment

Sanitize surfaces

Use cleaning chemicals

Autonomy

Adapt schedule

Dust mops

High dusters

Write reports

Count and measure

Clear communication

Hearing ability

See with glasses

Computer/phone oriented

Tools

Floor cleaning machinery

Buffing machines

Job description

Full Time

Full Time

Position summary:

Clean and maintain all flooring, Carpet, VCT, Ceramic tile and vinyl using proper equipment and technique. Strip wax and buff floors as needed. Operate floor cleaning machines scrubbers, buffers and vacuums. Clean and sanitize hospital patient rooms, baths, restrooms, offices, halls, treatment rooms, and other areas as assigned. Position requires moving furniture for cleaning and restorative work. Housekeeper II is responsible for clearing snow and ice from strategic areas around the facility as needed during the night. Position supports clinical staff with certain tasks and provides for basic security and fire assistance.

Experience

Role qualifications:

• Preferred hospital cleaning experience or commercial cleaning experience
• Preferred floor restoration experience

Position Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize any and all environmental surfaces
• Maintain indoor air quality by minimizing and removing dust and dirt from facility
• Maintain floor maintenance Carpet, VCT Ceramic, tile and upholstery cleaning schedules
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Collect trash and soiled linens from pre-designated areas around facility
• Supply areas with essential paper and soap products
• Be aware and report equipment repairs and safety hazards
• Become familiar with and abide by hospital policies, procedures and codes
• Provide security and safety measures as necessary
• Provide basic support functions for other departments as requested
• Maintain clear and safe parking, sidewalk, and entrance areas during inclement weather
• Provide service and support to clinical and other staff and coworkers as needed

Essential Skills And Experience

• Detail oriented
• Ability to operate and maintain machinery and equipment
• Ability to clean and sanitize according to a cleaning regimen
• Ability to use commercial cleaning chemicals responsibly
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt schedule as necessary
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Ability to use basic cleaning tools such as dust mops, high dusters, wet mops
• Ability to write
• Ability to count and measure
• Ability to communicate clearly with assistance
• Ability to hear
• Ability to respond appropriately to written and verbal communication
• Ability to see clearly with corrective eyewear
• Good finger dexterity
• Computer and phone oriented