Housekeeper days 40 hours

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping specialist to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment across patient and non-patient areas. The role follows infection-control guidelines and supports a professional hospital setting.

You will operate cleaning equipment, handle waste, move furniture and supplies, and participate in department meetings. High school diploma preferred; related experience 0–1 year is acceptable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply them safely.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties in accordance with schedules and infection-control guidelines.
• Maintains assigned areas in a clean, safe, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Removes and disposes of designated waste per procedures.
• Operates cleaning and floor-care equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals safety

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment to help prevent the spread of infection and disease. This position performs routine and specialized cleaning, sanitization, waste removal, and floor-care duties throughout patient and non-patient areas of the Medical Center. The role also assists with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed while following established infection-control, safety, and departmental procedures.

Does this position require patient care? No

Essential Functions

• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties in accordance with established schedules, organizational standards, and infection-control guidelines.
• Maintains assigned patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Removes and properly disposes of designated waste streams in accordance with established procedures.
• Cleans and services assigned rooms, departments, common areas, and other Medical Center spaces.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies within and between Medical Center departments as needed.
• Performs a variety of housekeeping and environmental services duties to support a clean and professional healthcare environment.
• Safely operates assigned cleaning and floor-care equipment, including floor machines and buffers.
• Follows appropriate procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, and handling potentially contaminated materials.
• Participates in a minimum of eight department or unit meetings annually.
• Performs additional environmental services duties as assigned.

Schedule

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, including every other weekend.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

• Related experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
• Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $20.82/Hourly

Grade

1At 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.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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 Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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