Environmental Services/ Housekeeping- 2nd Shift

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

1d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Tufts Medicine’s Lowell General Hospital is hiring an Environmental Services/Housekeeping worker to maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive environment. Under close supervision, the role performs repetitive housekeeping tasks in patient areas, offices, clinics, and other assigned areas, maintaining established standards for order, cleaning, and sanitation. The position is an experienced-level support role that uses basic job procedures and tools, works under moderate supervision, and may require interpreting or deviating from standard procedures in routine situations.

The schedule is a second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with 32–40 hours available. Working every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday is required. The job is based at Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts.

The role includes cleaning and disinfecting floors, bathrooms, patient rooms, furniture, and other surfaces; removing waste; replenishing supplies; preparing rooms and beds after patient discharge or transfer; handling linen; and performing project and event-cleanup work. It may also include cleaning and sanitizing operating rooms and handling hazardous biological waste. The worker operates cleaning equipment and follows infection-control procedures.

The position involves standing, walking, bending, and stretching for most of the shift; pushing loaded carts; lifting 30–60 pounds; and occasionally climbing ladders. The worker may encounter dirt, dust, blood, body waste, contaminated waste, climate conditions near the trash compactor, and potential cuts, needle punctures, or other workplace hazards.

Tufts Medicine describes its workplace as a community-oriented healthcare environment and offers competitive salaries and benefits, career growth opportunities, guaranteed hours, and a set schedule. The listed pay range is $17.00–$20.02, based on full-time equivalent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English.
• Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, and compactors.
• Familiarity with operating heavy-duty electrical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to interact in a friendly, cooperative manner with hospital staff, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch for most of the shift; push heavily loaded carts; lift 30–60 pounds; and occasionally climb ladders.
• Ability to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Keep the cleaning cart orderly and stocked with required supplies; do not leave cleaning solution unattended.
• Remove regular rubbish, cardboard, recyclable paper, and hazardous materials.
• Clean and disinfect floors, including corners and baseboards, using appropriate chemicals and tools; post wet-floor signs when mopping.
• Empty and clean ashtrays, wastebaskets, and other receptacles; replace liners and take collected trash to the appropriate location or compactor when assigned.
• Clean and disinfect public, private, and patient-room bathrooms and replenish bathroom supplies.
• Replenish soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Disinfect patient rooms and clean and make beds vacated following discharge, transfer, or expiration.
• Thoroughly clean beds with disinfectant and make them with fresh linen after patient discharge.
• Transport linen hampers to designated pickup areas and replace full linen bags when empty.
• Perform project work such as wall washing, cubicle changing, waste-container cleaning, and window washing.
• Damp-dust, polish, and disinfect furniture, telephones, and horizontal surfaces; vacuum carpets and upholstery.
• Set up furniture and audiovisual equipment for functions and perform general cleaning before or after events as needed.
• Operate heavy-duty and electrical cleaning equipment, including wet vacuums, extractors, floor machines, buffers, upholstery shampooers, dry vacuums, and auto scrubbers.
• Collect needle boxes and dispose of them in the appropriate area according to departmental procedures.
• Report equipment problems to a supervisor.
• Complete daily inspections of assigned areas as directed by a supervisor.
• Follow infection-control procedures.
• Be responsible for the work assigned to the crew for a particular shift.
• Clean and sanitize operating rooms as needed, potentially including collection and disposal of hazardous biological waste.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits starting on day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Guaranteed hours and a set schedule.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED