Janitor/Cleaner
Job Description
At Northern Light Mercy Hospital Janitors and cleaners (often referred to as Environmental Services (EVS) Team Members) are responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary, and clinical environment to support patient care and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Sanitization & Infection Control: Disinfect high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, handrails, light switches) and patient care equipment using approved healthcare-grade disinfectants and established infection control protocols.
- Area Maintenance: Perform routine and terminal cleaning of patient rooms, exam rooms, operating areas, restrooms, and public spaces like waiting rooms and corridors.
- Floor Care: Conduct sweeping, mopping, buffing, stripping, waxing, and polishing in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Waste Management: Collect and dispose of regular trash and properly handle medical or biohazardous waste in accordance with safety regulations.
- Key Responsibilities
- Sanitization & Infection Control: Disinfect high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, handrails, light switches) and patient care equipment using approved healthcare-grade disinfectants and established infection control protocols.
- Area Maintenance: Perform routine and terminal cleaning of patient rooms, exam rooms, operating areas, restrooms, and public spaces like waiting rooms and corridors.
- Floor Care: Conduct sweeping, mopping, buffing, stripping, waxing, and polishing in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Waste Management: Collect and dispose of regular trash and properly handle medical or biohazardous waste in accordance with safety regulations.
Compensation & Shift Details
- Pay Rate: Hourly wages for similar healthcare cleaning roles typically range from $18.00 to $20.00.
- Schedule: Positions vary between day, evening, and night shifts; many require rotating weekends and holidays.
- Benefits: Full-time employees often receive a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and health insurance.
Preferred qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- 17 years or older
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