Housekeeping​/Environmental Services Aide - Brown University Health

Housekeeping/Environmental Services Aide – Brown University Health

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments for others? Do you enjoy hands‑on work, staying active throughout the day, and being part of a team that helps support patient care and overall facility operations? If so, Brown University Health is looking for dependable, detail‑oriented individuals with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to cleanliness and safety to join their Environmental Services team.

In this role, you can expect the following responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, waiting areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, sweep, and wash floors and surfaces following established cleaning procedures.
• Refill soap, sanitizer, paper towels, and tissue dispensers as needed.
• Remove trash, biohazard waste, recyclables, and soiled linens in accordance with safety and infection control procedures.
• Clean and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs, beds, mattresses, furniture, and equipment.
• Operate housekeeping and floor care equipment, including vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, and other motorized/manual cleaning devices.
• Shampoo carpets, upholstery, and assist with floor refinishing projects, as assigned.
• Wash walls, windows, vents, light fixtures, and other high or hard-to-reach areas using proper safety equipment.
• Assist with room setups, furniture moving, curtain changes, and special cleaning projects.
• Follow all safety, chemical handling, infection prevention, and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Report maintenance, safety, or supply concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with patients, visitors, and co‑workers.
• Perform other related housekeeping or environmental services duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, custodial, or environmental services experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and transport supplies and equipment as needed.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, if required.
• Comfortable with frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to work in healthcare, commercial, or institutional environments.
• Comfortable with exposure to cleaning chemicals, waste materials, and varying environmental conditions.
• Comfortable with operating powered cleaning equipment and the use of ladders or safety devices.

Pay Rate Range – $18-$25.82 an hour (based on experience/location)