Housekeeper I/II (40/E)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to support hospital cleanliness and patient safety in Plymouth, MA. The role handles daily cleaning, equipment sanitation, bed moves, linen collection, and cart transport across departments, with an evening shift 3pm–11:30pm and rotating weekends/holidays.

Ideal candidates demonstrate knowledge of hospital procedures, clear written and spoken English, and the ability to follow safety instructions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions and follow directions.
• Ability to understand spoken English to communicate with patients and staff; must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Sanitize equipment and ensure proper function setups.
• Handle bed moves, stocking housekeeping supplies, and related tasks.
• Collect soiled linen from clinical areas and transport full linen carts throughout the hospital.

Skills

Hospital procedures

Written English

Oral English

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

40Hpw; Evening Shift- 3pm-11:30pm; Rotating weekend and holidays

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining overall cleanliness of environment of assigned areas.
• Maintenance and sanitation of equipment.
• Responsible for function setups and moving requests.
• Performs related services, such as bed moves, stocking housekeeping supplies, etc.
• Collect soiled linen from clinical locations throughout the hospital.
• Transports full linen carts to designated distribution locations throughout the hospital.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of hospital, departmental and infection control procedures.
• Written Communication: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other hospital staff, and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communication: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and hospital staff in response to routine questions. Must be 18 years old.

Registration/Certification

• N/A

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be climbing stairs and pushing carts of approximately 600 lbs. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Occasional keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

$17.69 - $27.44

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled