Housekeeping Aide

Housekeeping Aide LocationSpringfield, Massachusetts, 01104CategoryNon-Clinical SupportJob Id00642903 Employment Type: Full timeShift: Evening Shift Description: Come join the Environmental Servicesteam at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England Weare a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringingcompassionate care to our communities. Position Purpose: According toestablished proce?dures, performs repetitive cleaning tasks in order tomaintain assigned Hospital area in an orderly and sanitary condi? doing so, moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and aroundHospital departments, and performs a variety of heavy and lighthousekeeping duties. Utilizes Seven-Step cleaning, dry and wet mopsfloors, strips and buffs floors, shampoos carpets and removes stainsfrom floors, walls, furni?ture, and the like. What you will do: Receivescleaning assignments, requests cleaning materi?als and supplies such asmops, buckets, electric buffer, vacuum cleaner, rags, disinfec?tants,and the like from designated areas. Mixes cleaning solu?tions, loadsservice cart and transports same to work areas Cleans assigned areas bywashing furnishings, tile, fixtures and equipment with germicidalcleaning solutions. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors,and the like. Upon dismiss?al of patients, strips, cleans and makes bedswith fresh linens, cleans other furni?ture and disposes of refuse byemptying wastebaskets. Restocks supplies of soap, tissues, towels, andother disposable items. Sweeps and mops limited floor areas such aspatient rooms and Hospital offices. Vacuums carpets using light vacuum,spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions and arranges furnitureand equipment in an orderly manner after cleaning assigned areas. Dryand wet mops large areas of floors, and operates buffing equipment.Cleans and performs routine maintenance on sanitation equipment andnotifies supervisor of equipment needing further repair. Visuallyinspects area upon completion of cleaning to ensure appropriate levelsof cleanliness and neatness have been achieved. Returns unused suppliesto utility room, cleans carts and equipment and ensures items are storedin an orderly manner. Performs heavy-duty cleaning of floors andcarpets. In doing so, removes soil and finish of floors by usingmechanical stripping equipment and shampoos carpeted floors by operatingmechanical shampooing equipment. Washes, scrubs and disinfects walls,windows and doors and, when necessary, determines method of removingstains using a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies. Gathersrefuse from various Hospital locations and trans?ports same in handpushed cart to compactor or holding area. Following establishedsanitation procedures segre?gates bagged refuse and loads into compactoror holding area. Moves furniture and equipment (such as mattresses,beds, and cribs) by use of handcarts or dollies. Minimum Qualifications:Must be able to read, write, and comprehend basic written instructionsin English. Must also be able to comprehend verbal instructions andspeak/reply in English. 3+ months of cleaning experience in a healthcaresetting is preferred. Work requires the analytical ability to read andunderstand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisonsbetween numbers and letters. Must be able to safely move, lift, push,pull up to 50 lbs. individually. Requires working with cleaningchemicals and products in a safe manner. Must be able to performrepetitive motions such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, andother motions involved in the cleaning process. Position Highlights andBenefits Full-Time, 40 Hours- Evening Shift Pay Range: $17.00 -$21.80/Hr

Created: 2026-03-18