Janitor/Cleaner — Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Portland, Maine

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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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