Hospital Sanitation Specialist - Day Shift

Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a diligent cleaning specialist to help prevent disease spread by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing areas, disposing of hazardous waste, and efficiently sterilizing equipment. This onsite role supports infection control and patient safety within the Medical Center.

The position requires 0–1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals and tools such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
• Working knowledge of cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties in alignment with the organization and according to pre-established schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Completes waste stream removal.
• According to established procedures clean and service assigned areas.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around the Medical Center departments, and performs a variety of cleaning duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Operates assigned equipment, (floor machines, buffers).
• Participates in a minimum of eight unit/department meetings annually.
• Maintain assigned patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Hazardous waste handling

Infection control guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a diligent cleaning specialist to help prevent disease spread by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing areas, disposing of hazardous waste, and efficiently sterilizing equipment. This onsite role supports infection control and patient safety within the Medical Center.

The position requires 0–1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals and tools such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.