Janitorial Technician (Healthcare)
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Services, the Janitorial Technician (Healthcare) is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the facility. This role supports patient care by ensuring all clinical and non-clinical areas meet established cleanliness and safety standards. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team. Linen Services Collect dirty laundry from patient care areas and designated locations Distribute clean linens to departments as needed Ensure linens for on-campus housing are returned to the correct location Cleaning & Sanitation Clean and sanitize assigned areas according to established guidelines and schedules Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, emergency department, imaging areas, laboratories, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, and other designated areas Wipe down equipment using appropriate disinfectants and cleaning chemicals Vacuum carpets, dust surfaces, and clean furniture Make beds, empty trash, and restock supplies as needed Maintain cleanliness in on-campus housing areas when assigned Check and refill dispensers such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and hand sanitizer Equipment & Inventory Perform daily inventory of supplies and equipment Inspect equipment and report any maintenance or safety issues Maintain and restock housekeeping cart before each shift Ensure cleaning carts and chemicals are secured when not in direct supervision Organizational Expectations Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines Communicate effectively with team members and other departments Maintain respectful and professional relationships with patients, staff, and visitors Follow all workplace safety procedures Employee Engagement Participate in service excellence initiatives and training programs Attend departmental meetings and review meeting communications Complete all required annual education and training on time
Requirements
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic familiarity with computers and standard workplace equipment
- Ability to perform light physical work including lifting up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Nice To Haves
- Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Collect dirty laundry from patient care areas and designated locations
- Distribute clean linens to departments as needed
- Ensure linens for on-campus housing are returned to the correct location
- Clean and sanitize assigned areas according to established guidelines and schedules
- Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, emergency department, imaging areas, laboratories, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, and other designated areas
- Wipe down equipment using appropriate disinfectants and cleaning chemicals
- Vacuum carpets, dust surfaces, and clean furniture
- Make beds, empty trash, and restock supplies as needed
- Maintain cleanliness in on-campus housing areas when assigned
- Check and refill dispensers such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and hand sanitizer
- Perform daily inventory of supplies and equipment
- Inspect equipment and report any maintenance or safety issues
- Maintain and restock housekeeping cart before each shift
- Ensure cleaning carts and chemicals are secured when not in direct supervision
- Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
- Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
- Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
- Maintain respectful and professional relationships with patients, staff, and visitors
- Follow all workplace safety procedures
- Participate in service excellence initiatives and training programs
- Attend departmental meetings and review meeting communications
- Complete all required annual education and training on time
Benefits
- On-the-job training provided
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow within a healthcare organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
