Houskeeping Full Time Evenings

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks an Evening Environmental Services Associate at 789 Central Avenue. You will maintain a clean, sanitary environment, focusing on infection prevention across patient and non-patient areas to support safe care.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, waste disposal, and operating cleaning equipment. The role requires attention to safety and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience not required for entry level; 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply them safely.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning and sanitizing of patient and non-patient areas per schedules and infection guidelines.
• Cleans rooms, offices, and common areas to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
• Collects and dispose of general waste and designated waste streams.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed throughout the Medical Center.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning tools

Infection prevention guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass 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 Summary

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the Medical Center. This position plays an important role in infection prevention by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting patient and non-patient areas, properly handling and disposing of waste, and maintaining equipment and assigned work areas according to established safety and infection control standards.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and detailed cleaning and sanitizing of assigned patient and non-patient areas in accordance with established schedules, departmental procedures, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Cleans and services rooms, common areas, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas to maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment.
• Collects, removes, and properly disposes of general waste and other designated waste streams according to established procedures.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed throughout Medical Center departments.
• Operates assigned cleaning equipment, including floor machines, buffers, and other Environmental Services equipment.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies in a safe, organized, and working condition.
• Follows all safety, sanitation, infection control, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
• Responds to cleaning needs and department requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Participates in a minimum of eight department or unit meetings annually.
• Maintains assigned areas in a clean, orderly, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Performs additional Environmental Services duties as assigned to support the needs of the Medical Center.

Schedule: evening hours

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: None
• Experience: Related experience 0-1 year preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
  • Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 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 Occasional (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasional (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 Type: Onsite

Work Location: 789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range: $17.71 - $20.82/Hourly

Grade: 1

At 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.

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.

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