Housekeeper

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX is seeking a hospital cleaner responsible for maintaining a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment in assigned areas. Duties include dry and wet mopping, waste removal, wall and window washing, and floor care procedures, with possible work in areas such as Surgery or ICU.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior institutional cleaning experience is favored; must communicate effectively in English and adapt to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in institutional cleaning preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must adapt to changing priorities and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning functions in assigned area to maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly hospital.
• Dry and wet mopping, waste removal, wall and window washing, and floor care procedures.
• Operate mechanical equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners.
• May work in areas like Surgery, Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Isolation Rooms, or ICU.

Skills

Communication in English

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

To perform cleaning functions in assigned area. To maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition of the hospital.

Position Summary

To perform cleaning functions in assigned area. To maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition of the hospital.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Training And Experience

B. Training and Experience:
Previous experience in institutional cleaning preferred. Able to perform routine and repetitive duties. Neat and clean personal appearance at all times. Express concern for detailed cleaning. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of the operation as well as to the hospital business needs (patients, doctors, staff, or patient family). Must have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to emergencies.

• Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Long periods of standing, climbing, stooping, walking, and lifting throughout working day.
• Requires operation of mechanical equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners.
• Visual ability to detect cleanliness.
• Perform variety of duties to include dry and wet mopping, waste removal, wall and window washing and floor care procedures.
• May require work in special areas such as Surgery, Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Isolation Rooms, or Intensive Care Units.
• Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Possible exposure to combustible chemicals.
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases.