Housekeeper FT - Days 7:30am - 4pm

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is hiring a full-time Housekeeper for day shifts. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment across the Medical Center and supporting infection prevention with proper cleaning and waste disposal procedures.

The position runs 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with on-call rotation for weekends and holidays. Experience in hospital cleaning and a high school diploma are preferred. On-site work at 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience cleaning in hospitals/healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties per schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Maintains clean, safe, and sanitary patient and non-patient areas.
• Properly disposes of waste following established procedures.
• Operates cleaning equipment (floor machines, buffers) and maintains supplies.
• Attends department/unit meetings (minimum eight per year).
• Performs additional cleaning and environmental service tasks as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare cleaning

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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.

Job Summary

Housekeeper - FT Days / 40 hours

Schedule - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday w/ On-Call rotation for weekends and holidays

Salary Range: $17.71 - $31.09; pay based on experience PLUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the Medical Center. This role helps support infection prevention efforts by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas, properly handling and disposing of waste, and using appropriate cleaning equipment and procedures in accordance with established safety and infection control standards.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties in accordance with established schedules, departmental procedures, and infection control guidelines.
• Maintains assigned patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Removes and properly disposes of waste in accordance with established waste-stream procedures.
• Cleans and services assigned areas following departmental standards and procedures.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout the Medical Center as needed.
• Operates assigned cleaning equipment, including floor machines and buffers.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures when handling cleaning supplies, equipment, and waste.
• Participates in a minimum of eight department/unit meetings annually.
• Performs additional cleaning and environmental services duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Experience

Experience working with the cleaning equipment and chemicals used in hospitals and healthcare centers 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently but also be a team player.
• Good communication and comprehension skills.

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 - $22.76/Hourly

Grade

2At 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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