Housekeeping

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean patient rooms and all hospital areas, ensuring a safe, sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Daily tasks include sweeping, mopping, dusting, restocking supplies, and using specialized equipment while adhering to universal precautions and proper biohazard disposal.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior housekeeping or housekeeping experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or two years of equivalent work experience.
• Must follow hospital safety regulations and hand hygiene protocols.
• Experience with general cleaning tasks and cleaning chemicals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient and public areas to established standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment and manage supplies.
• Follow proper disposal procedures for biohazard materials and bodily fluids.
• Maintain safety and Universal Precautions at all times.
• Refill soap and paper towel dispensers and deliver clean linens.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Disposal procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

• Performs cleaning of public and patient care areas to established standards.
• Must score 2 or fewer discrepancies on current Medi-Dyn Assessment Tool.
• Must follow Hospital Safety Regulations 100% of the time.
• Must practice proper hand hygiene 100% of the time.
• Uses properly and cares for cleaning equipment and chemicals for job assignment.
• Observes Universal Precautions 100% of the time.

Job Requirements Required:

• High School Graduate General Studies or two years equivalent work experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies or two years equivalent work experience, upon hire

Preffered

• Previous Housekeeping or Guest services experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.00 /hour