Environmental Services Worker II (Temp), Housekeeping

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

21 paid vacation days

21 paid sick days

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

Employee Assistance Program

State retirement system

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to maintain a safe, clean, and healing environment across our facility. You will support patient care by delivering high sanitation standards in patient rooms, restrooms, and public areas, following strict safety protocols.

Join a dedicated team that respects patient dignity and works 24/7 to ensure a welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of janitorial practices, cleaning tools, and materials.
• Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of patient rooms, restrooms, common areas, and hospital facilities using approved disinfectants.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of regular, infectious, and pathological waste in accordance with safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including floor care machines for stripping, waxing, and carpet maintenance.
• Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and linens to ensure continuous availability.
• Clean and disinfect specialized areas including isolation rooms, intensive care units, and surgical suites while following strict safety procedures.
• Move and handle furniture, beds, and equipment safely to ensure thorough cleaning of all areas.

Skills

Janitorial practices

Operate cleaning equipment

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Join the team at Hilo Benioff Medical Center and play a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and healing environment for patients, families, and staff. As an Environmental Services Worker II, you will directly support patient care by maintaining high sanitation standards across the hospital. Your work ensures comfort, safety, and dignity for every individual who walks through our doors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of patient rooms, restrooms, common areas, and hospital facilities using approved disinfectants
• Collect, transport, and dispose of regular, infectious, and pathological waste in accordance with safety protocols
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including floor care machines for stripping, waxing, and carpet maintenance
• Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and linens to ensure continuous availability
• Clean and disinfect specialized areas including isolation rooms, intensive care units, and surgical suites while following strict safety procedures
• Move and handle furniture, beds, and equipment safely to ensure thorough cleaning of all areas

Required Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of janitorial practices, cleaning tools, and materials
• Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment and perform physically demanding tasks
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain patient confidentiality

Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and community service. At Hilo Benioff Medical Center, your work truly matters—help us keep our hospital safe, clean, and welcoming for all.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed byHHSC’s East Hawaii Region)are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are notan employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, youwill receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.