HOUSEKEEPER II

Covenant Health; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health’s LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN is hiring a Housekeeper for Environmental Services on the night shift. The role supports hospital cleanliness, sanitation, and stocking duties across patient areas and facilities.

This is a full-time position with 80 hours per pay period. Responsibilities include cleaning per schedule, handling spills, inspecting equipment, reporting repairs, and managing waste and supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED acceptable.
• Any combination of education/experience sufficient to perform essential tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and methods.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills upon request.
• Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.
• Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
• Removes waste and soiled linens; transports to proper containers and cleans bins.
• Monitors supplies and notifies supervisor of needs.
• Conducts personal inspection of tasks and areas.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper, Environmental Services

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

Position Summary:

Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishing following established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital and related buildings. Also responsible for stocking supplies in restrooms, appropriate hospital and related building rooms.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.
• Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.
• Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
• Removes waste and soiled linens from work area. Places in specified containers or bags. Collects trash from utility rooms and other trash collection points and transports to compactor area. Cleans trash cans and reline with plastic bags upon request. Demonstrates proper handling of biohazardous wastes
• Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of need for additional supplies.
• Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

None