Housekeeper II, 40 hours, 1st shift, Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

8h•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Housekeeper II for its Environmental Services Department in Putnam, Connecticut. The position cleans and services building areas according to established procedures and helps keep the hospital neat, orderly, and sanitary. Duties include moving furniture, equipment, and supplies within hospital departments and performing a range of environmental services tasks. The position is scheduled for 40 hours on the first shift, with every other weekend and on-call coverage for weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

Ability to operate cleaning devices and equipment, including automatic floor equipment, buffers, commercial vacuums, mops, and wringers, as well as other necessary tools, products, and supplies.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior experience performing cleaning operations in a hospital, industrial, or office setting is preferred, with a minimum of three months of training.

Responsibilities

Perform floor project work using automatic floor equipment.
Clean patient rooms according to established procedures.
Move equipment and furniture for office relocations, cleaning, and rearrangement.
Remove trash and recycling; may collect hazardous or medical waste.
Clean debris and trash from entrances and the parking lot.
Provide on-call coverage for weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Respond to emergency codes.

Benefits

Earned time off, including vacation and paid holidays.
Sick time and paid sick leave.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Prescription drug coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with eligible employer contributions.
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Educational assistance and student loan reimbursement of up to $5,000 for employees working 36–40 hours, or $2,500 for employees working 20–35 hours, per fiscal year.
Shift differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Pay-for-performance opportunities.
Career growth, leadership development, and mentorship.
Pet insurance.
Employee wellness programs, recognition events, and Food Truck Fridays.
Weekly pay.