HOUSEKEEPER, INDUSTRIAL

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401(k) with match)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is seeking Environmental Services staff for Housekeeping, Industrial Housekeeping, and Floor Tech roles. These on-site positions support a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in Clayton, Missouri, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Roles involve transporting equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and following hospital procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hospital housekeeping is a plus.
• No prior experience required — on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Transports and/or lifts housekeeping equipment, patient beds, trash, linen and other deliveries throughout hospital campus.
• Operates AGVs and other equipment according to established processes.
• Maintains trash chute rooms and carts.
• Handles hazardous and infectious waste properly and responds to emergency spills according to procedure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Customer service orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

BJC is hiring for a variety of Environmental Services positions, including

BJC is hiring for a variety of Environmental Services positions, including Housekeeping, Industrial Housekeeping, and Floor Tech roles. Team members play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Opportunities are available for individuals with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional service. Explore a rewarding career with competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Barnes-Jewish Extended Care is part of the Barnes-Jewish continuum of top ranked, compassionate care. It is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, located at 401 Corporate Park Drive in Clayton, Missouri. Organized as a hospital-based facility, Barnes-Jewish Extended Care is under the direction of Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical staff with full support of laboratory and rehabilitation departments. Services range from minimal assistance to subacute post-hospital recovery. Our patients range from the young to the elderly, as well as post-trauma rehabilitation patients and those in need of hospice or respite care. The Housekeeping Department at BJEC is responsible for delivering a clean and safe environment of care for our patients and residents.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Industrial Housekeeper is an environmental services worker who transports bed, equipment and supplies throughout the hospital and checks and monitors trash chutes. Responsible for daily housekeeping services as assigned, using procedures as outlined by the hospital or service organization.

Responsibilities

• Transports and/or lifts housekeeping equipment, patient beds, trash, linen and other special deliveries throughout hospital campus.
• Operates AGVs and other equipment according to established processes, keeping equipment clean and functional. Reports defects to supervisor.
• Maintains trash chute rooms and carts.
• Handles hazardous and infectious waste properly and responds to emergency spills according to procedure.

Preferred Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer