IMH Housekeeper I

UChicago Medicine; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine-Ingalls Memorial Hospital is seeking a part-time Housekeeper I to join the Environmental Services team. This 0.5 FTE role is onsite in the greater Chicagoland area and involves performing general cleaning procedures in inpatient and outpatient areas, moving furniture, and maintaining patient and non-patient spaces.

The position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, follow written and oral instructions, and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, 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).
• Move and arrange furniture as needed.
• Take down blinds, curtains, drapes and rehang them.
• Wash walls and ceilings.
• Complete EVS projects and other duties as assigned.
• Floor stripping, refinishing, burnishing and spray buffing.
• Vacuum carpets and perform shampooing with carpet equipment.
• Collect general waste and recycling and transport to disposal point.
• Handle biohazardous waste and transport to designated pickup point.
• Operate floor care equipment and battery-operated machines.
• Work from ladder/scaffolding and extension platforms.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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.

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: Evenings


• Work Location: Onsite


• Unit/Department: IMH Environmental Services


• CBA Code: Non-Union