Environmental Services, (Housekeeping)

About the job

Benewah Community Hospital in St. Maries is hiring an environmental services (housekeeping) technician to keep the hospital clean, sanitary and stocked, which helps prevent the spread of infection.

What you'll do

• Clean patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other assigned areas each day and restock their supplies
• Follow the hospital's written cleaning instructions for each area
• Take out trash and soiled linen
• Wash walls, vents, lights, ledges and fixtures so rooms are ready for the next use quickly
• Clean restrooms and staff spaces, including nursing stations, lounges, locker rooms, closets and equipment rooms
• Run commercial vacuums and sweepers, trash and utility carts and wall-washing equipment, and move furniture like tables and chairs
• Choose the right cleaning chemical for each surface and follow the manufacturer's directions
• Wear the required protective equipment against blood, body fluids, disinfectants, radiation, asbestos and other hazards
• Complete ongoing training, including department-specific requirements

What you need

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to lift or move up to 25 pounds often and up to 50 pounds on occasion

Preferred

• Experience or training of 1 to 3 months

Schedule

• Shifts vary; the hospital is hiring for days, nights and weekends