General Cleaner - 40 Hrs, Overnights, 11:00 PM - 7:30am, And Rotating Weekends

General Cleaner

Performs a range of housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and sanitized environment throughout the hospital. May operate machines in order to perform duties, General Cleaners will maintain daily cleaning of assigned areas by following the approved hospital cleaning procedures. Basic housekeeping tasks include, but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, and the cleansing of any and all designated objects/areas.

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, overnights, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, and rotating weekends.

Job responsibilities include:

• Maintains daily cleaning of assigned areas, by following the approved hospital cleaning procedures. Basic housekeeping tasks include, but are not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, and the cleansing of all designated objects/areas.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, burnishers, buffers and wall washing equipment and any other power machinery as instructed.
• Maintains stock of all housekeeping supplies in assigned areas and maintains housekeeping closets and equipment.
• Prepares patient rooms for occupancy upon patient discharge or transfer including, but not limited to the sanitation of patient beds, furniture and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains refrigerators, stoves, ovens, and other patient and non-patient care equipment.
• Sets up and cleans meeting rooms per specifications of department requester.
• Collects and disposes of all trash and waste as needed.
• Cleans, disinfects and sanitizes items such as bathroom sinks, floor, and shower (if applicable); fill soap dispenser, and paper towel and tissue dispensers.

Job requirements:

• Work requires the ability to read, follow oral and written instructions in English at a level acquired through the completion of elementary school.
• Ability to learn and perform basic housekeeping practices and understands the policies and procedures of the hospital.
• High school diploma or completion of GED preferred

Job benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Full suite of benefits for eligible part-time/full-time employees
• Health benefits includes a FREE medical plan option
• 33 PTO days with carry-over
• Discounted parking and commuter benefits
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

About the Department:

Our Environmental Service Department supports Boston Medical Center's mission by providing support with daily disinfection, maintaining cleanliness in our public areas and keeping our floors shiny and creating a clean and pleasant atmosphere. Our staff connects with patients, visitors, and clinical staff every day to ensure a high quality service. Patient Safety has always been at the forefront of our operation, all while creating a welcoming environment for everyone.