Housekeeper II – Onsite Hospital Environmental Services

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Housekeeper II in the Environmental Services department. This 100% onsite opportunity places you in the greater Chicagoland area, where you will provide a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

As a Housekeeper II, you will perform essential cleaning procedures, move furniture, hang and remove window treatments, wash walls and ceilings, and handle waste and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, bend to floor and reach above head to perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform 10 step general cleaning procedures in all care areas Inpatient & Outpatient (including ICU, ED, Behavioral Health, Periop) and non-patient care areas.
• Move furniture (including beds).
• Take down blinds, curtains drapes, cubicles and rehangs.
• Wash walls and ceilings.
• Completes various projects related to EVS function and performs other duties assigned.
• Performs floor stripping, refinishing, burnishing and spray buffing.
• Vacuums carpets and performs shampooing with carpet equipment.
• Collects general waste and recycling material and transports to pick up point or compactor/dock for disposal.
• Collects both biohazardous waste and transports to designated pickup point.
• Operates other floor care equipment and battery-operated machines including riding equipment.
• Work from ladder/scaffolding and extension platforms.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Housekeeper II in the Environmental Services department. This 100% onsite opportunity places you in the greater Chicagoland area, where you will provide a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

As a Housekeeper II, you will perform essential cleaning procedures, move furniture, hang and remove window treatments, wash walls and ceilings, and handle waste and