IMH Housekeeper I

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is seeking a Housekeeper I to join the Environmental Services team in the greater Chicagoland area. This 0.5 FTE position is onsite, with a night shift, and focused on maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The role involves performing routine cleaning tasks, moving furniture, handling waste streams, and executing EVS projects. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and work independently on a nightly schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, bend to floor and reach above head to perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform 10 step general cleaning procedures in all care areas Inpatient & Outpatient (including ICU, ED, Behavioral Health, Periop) and non-patient care areas.
• Move furniture (including beds).
• Take down blinds, curtains drapes, cubicles and rehangs.
• Wash walls and ceilings.
• Completes various projects related to EVS function and performs other duties assigned.
• Performs floor stripping, refinishing, burnishing and spray buffing.
• Vacuums carpets and performs shampooing with carpet equipment.
• Collects general waste and recycling material and transports to pick up point or compactor/dock for disposal.
• Collects both biohazardous waste and transports to designated pickup point.
• Operates other floor care equipment and battery-operated machines including riding equipment.
• Work from ladder/scaffolding and extension platforms.

Skills

Instruction following

Physical endurance

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Housekeeper I in the Environmental Services department. UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital has pioneered sophisticated clinical care for nearly a century while developing the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. As a Housekeeper I, you will provide a clean, safe, attractive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform 10 step general cleaning procedures in all care areas Inpatient & Outpatient (including ICU, ED, Behavioral Health, Periop) and non-patient care areas.
• Move furniture (including beds).
• Take down blinds, curtains drapes, cubicles and rehangs.
• Wash walls and ceilings.
• Completes various projects related to EVS function and performs other duties assigned.
• Performs floor stripping, refinishing, burnishing and spray buffing.
• Vacuums carpets and performs shampooing with carpet equipment.
• Collects general waste and recycling material and transports to pick up point or compactor/dock for disposal.
• Collects both biohazardous waste and transports to designated pickup point.
• Operates other floor care equipment and battery-operated machines including riding equipment.
• Work from ladder/scaffolding and extension platforms.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, bend to floor and reach above head to perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
• Shift: Nights
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: IMH Environmental Services
• CBA Code: Non-Union