Housekeeper- days (40 hour)
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the Medical Center to support infection prevention and patient safety. Performs environmental services duties including cleaning, disinfecting, waste handling, and equipment sanitation in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Performs cleaning and disinfection of patient and non-patient areas in accordance with hospital standards, infection control protocols, and assigned schedules.
Ensures proper handling, segregation, and disposal of all waste streams, including regulated medical waste and hazardous materials.
Cleans, sanitizes, and services assigned areas following established procedures and quality standards.
Maintains assigned spaces in a clean, orderly, and safe condition at all times to support patient care operations.
Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support departmental operations and thorough cleaning.
Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., floor machines, buffers, vacuums) safely and effectively.
Adheres to all safety, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in departmental meetings and ongoing training (minimum of eight annually) to maintain competency and compliance.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Related experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
- Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 - $20.82/Hourly
Grade
1
EEO Statement:
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