Housekeeping Aide

Kaiser Permanente International; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment around the medical center. Under supervision, you will handle cleaning tasks, restock supplies, and operate a range of floor-care equipment.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient areas and auxiliary spaces, reporting hazards, and following safety procedures. The role emphasizes physical stamina and effective communication within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Moderate to heavy lifting ability required.
• Ability to operate all types of floor machinery and other housekeeping equipment.
• Must understand and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas to keep environment sanitary and safe.
• Operate and utilize cleaning equipment and supplies per procedure.
• Replenish consumables and report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment.
• Work in a Labor Management Partnership environment as directed.

Skills

Manual lifting

Equipment operation

Communication

Tools

Floor machinery

Sanipac/compactor/bailer

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, cleans and maintains an assigned area, and performs a variety of environmental services duties in and around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, and safe environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Operates and utilizes equipment needed to include cleaner, wet mop unit, dust pay, dust mop, back vacuum, automatic floor scrubber, shampoo machine, high speed buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, floor buffer, wall washer and utility cart. Operates and utilizes sanipac, compactor and bailer. Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans patient areas to include restrooms, discharge beds, woodwork, horizontal surfaces, TVs cabinets, furniture, glass, walls, floors, all affixed items, replenish dispensers, remove soiled linen and trash. Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans auxiliary areas to include medication room, nursing station, tub room, soiled utility rooms, storage areas, staff lounge, quiet rooms, offices, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, elevators, water fountain, ice machines, telephones, all horizontal surfaces and high dusting. Replenishes supplies such as: paper-towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic liners, paper cups and seat covers. Reports unsafe conditions such as defective or damaged equipment. Assures sharp objects are in proper containers, follows safety rules established by the department and uses proper body mechanics such a lifting techniques. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 100

Basic Qualifications

Experience

Moderate to heavy lifting ability required; ability to operate all types of floor machinery and other housekeeping related equipment. Ability to lift 50 lbs., carry items of 25 lbs., pushes carts up to 200 lbs. Ability to perform frequent pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and reaching. Job requires extensive standing and walking. Ability to understand and communicate effectively. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Education

• None

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months experience preferred