Housekeeping

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, is hiring an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized. This role protects patients, visitors, and staff from infectious diseases and hazards.

You will perform routine cleaning, learn proper biohazard disposal, refill dispensers, and deliver supplies while supporting the care environment with safety as a priority. Commitment to hand hygiene and strict adherence to infection control procedures ensures a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED upon hire.
• Equivalent technical training upon hire.
• Preferred: hospital environmental service experience.

Responsibilities

• Check assigned areas and support staff as needed.
• Follow Hospital Safety Regulations 100% of the time.
• Maintain hand hygiene and infection control practices.
• Respond to department pager promptly and follow schedules.
• Adhere to safety requirements and established infection control plans.

Skills

Safety compliance

Cleaning procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent technical training

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well‑maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Check all assigned areas to ensure that work is being completed;provide support to staff when needed.
• Must follow Hospital Safety Regulations 100% of the time.
• Must practice proper hand hygiene 100% of the time.
• Responds to department pager in a timely manor.
• Perform work functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Adhere to safety requirements, and established Infection Control procedures as outlined in Hospital and department orientation, and as set forth in the Environment of Care Plans.

*Job Requirements**Required:*

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
• equivalent technical training

Preferred

• Previous hospital or other institutional environmental service experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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*Pay Range*

$25.00 - $25.00 /hour