Environmental Services Tech Housekeeping
About The Position
This position performs general housekeeping tasks to maintain the facility and associated buildings in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition and to meet hospital and Joint Commission standards. The role is located at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $19.29–$24.38, with the actual rate dependent on experience. The employee cleans and disinfects assigned areas, handles chemicals and waste according to applicable procedures, responds to emergency spills, and follows infection prevention practices. The role requires communication, safe and independent work, and the ability to perform the physical tasks involved in cleaning and moving supplies and equipment. Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Demonstrated communication skills, including differentiating color-coded labels and/or chemicals and following written and/or verbal directions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to meet department needs.
- Ability to work independently and safely.
- Ability to read and understand labels and written directions.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including manual dexterity and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling supplies and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department cleaning procedures.
- Use cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
- Understand procedures and properly dispose of infectious waste and trash.
- Handle and clean up emergency spills according to department guidelines and Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
- Follow infection prevention practices, including cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment.
- Maintain work and storage areas according to established policies and procedures to ensure safety.
- Communicate with customers and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
- Transport, pull, and push equipment and supplies, and bend, work on hands and knees, lift, and carry items as needed.
Benefits
- A benefits package covering programs intended to support physical, mental, and financial well-being, security, connection, and engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
