Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job Summary / Purpose

Cleans and sanitizes hospital and clinic building areas following established policies and procedures to maintain an orderly and sanitary environment. Moves furniture, equipment and supplies around hospital departments and buildings.

Environmental Services provides a professional, clean, safe, and sanitary environment for Samaritan Health Services in support of the health care mission. Services include cleaning and floor/carpet care, repairs, loans of tables/chairs and equipment, custodial services, linen distribution, and waste removal.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital, long‑term care setting, or medical office preferred.

• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including assessment of customer needs and meeting quality standards.
• Team Building – Ability to work, function, and communicate on a multi‑disciplinary team and develop constructive working relationships.
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify complex problems, review information, and devise and evaluate solutions.
• Time Management – Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet required time frames and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Confidentiality – Knowledge of HIPAA laws and ability to maintain patient information confidentiality.
• Stress Tolerance & Self Control – Ability to maintain composure, manage emotions, and respond appropriately in high‑stress situations.

• Lifting (Floor to Waist 0″–36″): 40–60 lbs (rare) 20–40 lbs (common)
• Lifting (Knee to Chest 24″–54″): 40–60 lbs (rare) 0–20 lbs (common)
• Lifting (Overhead 54″+): 20–40 lbs (rare) 0–20 lbs (common)
• Kneeling, Sitting, Climbing Stairs and Ladder
• CARRY 2‑handed 0–20 lbs; 1‑handed 0–20 lbs
• Bending forward at waist, reaching forward or upward, pinching fingers, grasping hand/fist
• Push (40–60 lbs force), Pull (40–60 lbs force)
• Walk – Incline, Level Surface;
  Stand;
  Rotate Trunk (sitting/standing)
• Manual dexterity and finger dexterity
• Squat (static >30 sec and repetitive)
• Enter & Exit vehicle/machinery