Houseworker (HH) (PD)

UMass Memorial Medical Group; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member to clean offices and department areas, manage trash, and maintain floors to keep a safe, attractive environment. The role supports project work and requires reliable attendance with a flexible schedule.

This full-time position operates on a mixed shift and may offer a signing bonus; candidates should be prepared for holidays and on-call coverage as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous environmental services experience preferred with ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned offices and department areas including trash removal.
• Cleans and burns floors to maintain an attractive appearance.
• Assists with project work as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $21.74 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, On Call - Required

Scheduled Hours

Schedule Varies

Shift

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

0

Cost Center

25080 - 5300 Housekeeping

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, responsible for cleaning of offices and/or department areas including trash removal, high dusting, damp wiping, spot cleaning, mopping, vacuuming and bathroom cleaning. Assists in project work as assigned.

I. Major Responsibilities

1. Cleans assigned rooms and areas to insure a clean, safe and attractive environment.
2. Cleans and burnishes floors to maintain an attractive appearance.
3. Assists with project work as assigned.
4. Completes assigned schedule of duties making efficient and effective use of work time.
5. Projects a positive service attitude while on duty, responding to requests promptly and professionally.
6. Interacts with others in a cooperative manner and seeks to work harmoniously with other employees and staff.
7. Knows and safely uses equipment and chemicals and uses established procedures safely.
8. Projects a professional image through good personal grooming, appearance, positive attitude and acceptable conduct.
9. Reports and is prepared to begin work at scheduled start times, with appropriate punching in and out, signing in and out.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Experience/Skills

Required

• Previous environmental services experience preferred with ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision required.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities

1. Stand - 2/3
2. Walk - 2/3
3. Talk or hear - 1/3 to 2/3
4. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
5. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3
6. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3
7. Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 to 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted

1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3
2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
3. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
4. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
5. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions

1. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - Up to 1/3
2. Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3 to 2/3
3. Fumes or airborne particles - 1/3 to 2/3
4. Toxic or caustic chemicals - 1/3 to 2/3
5. Outdoor weather conditions - Up to 1/3
6. Extreme cold (non-weather) - Up to 1/3
7. Extreme heat (non-weather) - Up to 1/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes