Housekeeping Worker - Day/Evening

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,651 - 49,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403B retirement savings plan

Pre-tax MBTA pass program

Job summary

The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking a dedicated individual for a housekeeping position in Boston. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in various areas of the clinic, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a team. This role offers compensation ranging from $22.25 to $35.60 per hour, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able to complete tasks with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum cleaning, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.
• Trash removal.
• Cleaning lobby area and restrooms.
• Window washing.
• Cleaning and maintaining outside areas.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to clearly communicate

Self-motivated

Ability to take direction

Teamwork

Education

High School graduate or equivalent work experience

Job description

Who We Are

Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. We care for over 10,000 homeless individuals each year across more than 30 locations. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work to provide comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. We are committed to building bridges, breaking down barriers, and advancing dignity, compassion, mutual respect, and full access to health care for every individual.

From our earliest days, we have sought transformational work that centers dignity and supports every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We strive to build bridges and break down systemic racism that harms us all, and to provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health to reduce barriers faced by our patients.

Job Summary

Union: Yes

Union Name: 1199SEIU

Patient Facing: No

This position requires the ability to work independently within a team environment. The employee must be able to assess the building’s needs regarding cleanup or maintenance and report these needs to the supervisor. Must be able to take direction well and be flexible in meeting the changing housekeeping and maintenance needs of the building.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum cleaning, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors
• Trash removal
• Cleaning lobby area and restrooms
• Cleaning various areas in clinic
• Cleaning common areas
• Window washing
• Cleaning and maintaining outside areas
• Snow removal
• Must abide by all OSHA regulations and attend trainings on safety as required
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience
• Housekeeping experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to clearly communicate
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with little or no supervision
• Ability to take direction well
• Must be able to effectively work in a team
• Ability to work overtime when necessary

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $22.25 - $35.60 per hour.
• BHCHP full-time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency, and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we’d love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.