Housekeeper

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Environmental Services Staff member at 1133 Centre Street for day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. The role includes cleaning patient areas, support spaces, and hospital-controlled areas, plus discharge cleaning as needed.

The position requires physical stamina and the ability to follow safety and hygiene guidelines, with English proficiency and attention to detail being essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and converse in English at a level that ensures safe and efficient performance of the job.
• Demonstrates ability to follow department guidelines and safety standards.
• Exhibits manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning and housekeeping tasks in patient areas, support areas, and hospital-controlled spaces.
• Follows the 8-step cleaning procedures, including discharge cleaning and bed making.
• Disposes waste safely and handles equipment and supplies per supervision.
• Keeps work areas clean, reports maintenance issues, and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7A-3:30PM ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Summary

Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by maintaining a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environment throughout all hospital departments, patient areas, support areas, and hospital-controlled areas. Performs discharge cleaning as needed.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

Physical demands include the ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and lift.

Performs the 8-step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, and O.R. terminal cleaning.

Works in a professional and safe manner.

Always uses caution signs and cones.

Completes work from the previous shift as needed and reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.

Cleans up organic body waste, including blood and body fluids, feces, and sputum, as instructed by the supervisor or team leader.

Hangs cubicle curtains, shower curtains, and window curtains.

Upon discharge cleaning, disinfects and/or sanitizes I.V. poles, pumps, and other patient equipment.

Ability to learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have ability to understand and converse in English at a level which allows safe, efficient, performance of the job.
• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Requires manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Performs all Environmental Services related tasks and demonstrates ability to follow department guidelines related to the work.
• Performs basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Performs all environmental services tasks demonstrating services orientation to fellow employees, staff and patients.
• Cleans patient equipment as requested by supervisor including beds and all room furnishings.
• Assists in manpower support for office and/or related moves, special conference room set-ups and any other occasions as required.
• Competent in using the proper chemicals for the proper tasks.
• Ability to perform cleaning of emergency spills when observed and/or up on request.
• In case of community disaster, assist nursing in making up extra beds and other duties as assigned.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1133 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.00 - $25.56/Hourly

Grade

SF1001

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Rea