Housekeeping 40h Days

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role supports infection prevention through cleaning and proper waste handling in both patient and non-patient areas.

The position is onsite, primarily day shift with a 40-hour work week, and does not involve direct patient care. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
• Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient and non-patient areas according to established schedules and infection prevention standards.
• Remove and properly dispose of waste, including regulated medical waste, following hospital policies and procedures.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support department operations.
• Operate environmental services equipment, including floor machines, buffers, and other cleaning equipment.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental meetings and ongoing training, attending a minimum of eight department meetings annually.
• Support a positive patient and visitor experience by ensuring a clean, comfortable, and well-maintained healthcare environment.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Cleaning tools experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass HospitalMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryJob SummaryHelp create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. Environmental Services Technicians play a vital role in preventing the spread of infection by cleaning and disinfecting patient and non-patient areas, properly handling waste, and maintaining a sanitary healthcare environment. This position does not provide direct patient care but is essential to supporting exceptional patient outcomes.Does this position require Patient Care?NoSchedule1st Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PMEvery other weekend requiredEssential FunctionsClean and disinfect patient and non-patient areas according to established schedules and infection prevention standards.Remove and properly dispose of waste, including regulated medical waste, following hospital policies and procedures.Maintain assigned areas in a clean, safe, orderly, and sanitary condition at all times.Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support department operations.Operate environmental services equipment, including floor machines, buffers, and other cleaning equipment.Follow all safety, infection control, and organizational policies and procedures.Participate in departmental meetings and ongoing training, attending a minimum of eight department meetings annually.Support a positive patient and visitor experience by ensuring a clean, comfortable, and well-maintained healthcare environment.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsExperienceRelated experience 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location789 Central AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$17.71 - $20.82/HourlyGrade1At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.