Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To maintain a clean and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors at Christiana Care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains all patient, office, and ancillary areas of the hospital in a clean and sanitary condition.

Maintains all carts/equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Carts/equipment are not to be left unattended.

Maintains a clean/orderly appearance in all Environmental Services closets. Maintains paper and soap supplies in all areas of the hospital.

Cleans/disinfects all precaution rooms in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.

Picks up trash in assigned areas and places in central location for bulk pick-up.

Operates trash compactor as necessary. Reports immediately any operating/safety problems to Supervisor.

Maintains cleanliness of all trash/linen chute rooms. Picks up/transports soiled linen to specified holding area. Picks up and transports infectious waste containers to designated holding area.

Strips/refinishes floor, shampoos carpets/upholstery, washes walls/windows, and transports furniture/ equipment as assigned.

Assists in snow removal and salt distribution as assigned.

Attends regularly scheduled inservice training programs given by the department.

Reports any maintenance problems or damages to Supervisor. Maintains a helpful, productive attitude throughout the workday. Answers Environmental Services pages when assigned in a timely manner.

Operates battery-operated tram, moves large trash and linen containers to designated areas.

Operates battery-operated riding equipment (Rider dust mop, Rider scrubber, Rider sweepervac) and follows procedures for safe operations in accordance with Department Policy.

Operates battery operated fork lift.

Performs daily care and cleaning of equipment in accordance with department procedure.

Recharges trams as needed. Reports any problems/unsafe conditions regarding the tram to Supervisor.

Picks up trash and soiled linen in assigned areas.

Removes needle/glove boxes, chemo buckets, and soiled equipment from patient rooms and takes to soiled utility room.

Loads cardboard bales onto trailer or moves bales within building for temporary holding.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of housekeeping experience preferred.

High school graduate preferred or equivalent work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of hospital/departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to read and write at a high school level.

Ability to understand/communicate in the English language.

Ability to lift and walk with a weight of up to 40 pounds.

Ability to maintain a high degree of personal hygiene.

Ability to maintain a courteous, service oriented helpful attitude throughout the workday.

Ability to work in a standing position and carry out normally assigned duties for the entire shift.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially regarding patients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged standing and walking. Ability to lift and/or walk with 40 pounds of weight.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Potential exposure to infectious disease unless special precautions are followed.

This position has a starting rate of $18.57 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.74 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $22.79 per hour.

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Sep 6, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/