Healthcare Cleaning Technician – Hospital Env Services

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a hospital housekeeping staff member to maintain cleanliness and safety across patient areas. You will prepare cleaning solutions, operate floor care equipment, and ensure proper waste disposal while upholding infection control standards.

The role requires adherence to safety procedures and compassionate, timely support to staff and patients in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of powered floor equipment (buffing machines).

Responsibilities

• Works under the general direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and performs cleaning and maintenance of hospital areas.
• Assembles cleaning equipment, prepares cleaning solutions, and uses detergents per standard practice.
• Performs floor care, refinishes hard-surface flooring, shampoos carpeting, and cleans walls, ceilings, fixtures, and patient areas.
• Trash removal and disposal of waste including biohazard waste.
• Adheres to departmental quality standards and infection control procedures.
• Keeps supply inventory stocked and moves furniture or meeting room setups as required.
• Reports unsafe conditions and maintains clean, orderly work areas and equipment.
• Follows safety practices when handling chemicals or infectious materials and uses protective gear.
• Responds to requests promptly and maintains professional interactions with staff and patients.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Yale New Haven Health seeks a hospital housekeeping staff member to maintain cleanliness and safety across patient areas. You will prepare cleaning solutions, operate floor care equipment, and ensure proper waste disposal while upholding infection control standards.

The role requires adherence to safety procedures and compassionate, timely support to staff and patients in a busy hospital environment.