IMH Housekeeper II

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is seeking a Housekeeper II to join the Environmental Services team onsite in the greater Chicagoland area. You will provide a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff across inpatient and outpatient areas.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 lbs, follow written and oral instructions, and perform 10-step cleaning, furniture moves, blinds/drapes work, floor care, waste handling, and operating carpet equipment on

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend to floor and reach above head.

Responsibilities

• Perform 10-step general cleaning in care areas (Inpatient & Outpatient).
• Move furniture including beds.
• Take down blinds, curtains, drapes and rehangs.
• Wash walls and ceilings.
• Complete EVS projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform floor stripping, refinishing, burnishing and spray buffing.
• Vacuum carpets and shampoo with carpet equipment.
• Collect general waste and recycling and transport for disposal.
• Collect biohazardous waste and transport to pickup point.
• Operate floor care equipment and battery-powered machines.
• Work from ladders/scaffolding and extension platforms.

Skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Physical stamina (lift 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 II 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.

Job Summary

As a Housekeeper II, 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: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Evenings, 2nd Shift
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: IMH Environmental Services
• CBA Code: Non-Union