Hospital Custodian: Cleanliness Champion for Patient Care

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking a dedicated janitor to perform general custodial tasks across hospital spaces, including patient rooms and clinical areas. Responsibilities include floor care, upholstery, window washing, and waste management, all while interacting professionally with patients and staff.

The role requires basic housekeeping knowledge, ability to operate standard cleaning equipment, and the capacity to follow written and oral instructions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and methods
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, mops and wringers
• Good human relations skills when interacting with patients, visitors and coworkers
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and their effect on finishes

Responsibilities

• Clean hospital areas such as patient rooms, operating rooms, Emergency Department and isolation rooms.
• Clean offices, labs, rooms, corridors and other spaces.
• Clean, burnish, polish, buff, strip and refinish floors.
• Wash windows, woodwork, toilets/lavatories and fixtures.
• Dust and polish furniture in offices and corridors.
• Vacuum, shampoo and extract carpets and manage floor care.
• Empty and clean waste barrels and receptacles.
• Move furniture as required.
• Interact professionally with patients, visitors and staff.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Human relations

Follow oral & written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of cleaning materials and methods

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops

Wringers

Brushes

Job description

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking a dedicated janitor to perform general custodial tasks across hospital spaces, including patient rooms and clinical areas. Responsibilities include floor care, upholstery, window washing, and waste management, all while interacting professionally with patients and staff.

The role requires basic housekeeping knowledge, ability to operate standard cleaning equipment, and the capacity to follow written and oral instructions in a fast-paced environment.