Evening Hospital Environmental Services Specialist

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a hospital housekeeping staff member for evening shift (3pm–11:30pm) with rotating weekends in Philadelphia.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe environment, proper biohazard disposal, and adherence to PPE and hand hygiene policies. Experience in healthcare housekeeping is preferred but not required; High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson values.
• Maintains clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures.
• Proper disposal of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations; handle disposal of environmental contaminants such as batteries, thermometers (mercury), and needles.
• Maintains equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, and supply closets to give the hospital a professional appearance.
• Complies with PPE requirements to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Follows hospital/department policy on hand hygiene.
• Completes carpet and hard surface flooring maintenance in accordance with procedures.
• Observes safety precautions when pushing equipment; reports faulty mechanical, structural or electrical problems.
• Uses wet floor signs to prevent slippage by patients, employees, and visitors.
• Interacts with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and extend courtesy.
• Assists with moving furniture, equipment, supplies as requested by supervisor/staff.
• Responds to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a hospital housekeeping staff member for evening shift (3pm–11:30pm) with rotating weekends in Philadelphia.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe environment, proper biohazard disposal, and adherence to PPE and hand hygiene policies. Experience in healthcare housekeeping is preferred but not required; High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.