Janitoral Worker

We are seeking a dedicated janitorial worker to maintain cleanliness and aseptic conditions in the labor and delivery areas of the hospital. This role involves cleaning rooms throughout the night, interacting with nursing staff, and ensuring a hygienic environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms in the labor and delivery areas throughout the night.
• Work collaboratively with nurses in the department.
• Maintain aseptic conditions by vacuuming, dust mopping, high dusting, making beds, removing trash/linen, and washing walls and ceilings.
• Use vacuum and cleaning materials effectively on a daily basis.
• Assist with spot cleaning rooms while patients are present, including dust mopping, pulling trash, cleaning bathrooms, and high touch areas.
• Perform discharge cleaning when patients leave, involving deep cleaning of floors, walls, bathrooms, and wiping down furniture.
• Engage with patients and manage interactions with difficult patients respectfully.
• Use detergents, germicides, and other supplies following recommended procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized station, cart, closet, and equipment.
• Report equipment repairs to the supervisor.
• Log activities throughout the shift and complete required paperwork.
• Collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
• Operate equipment such as mops, computers, supply carts, detergents, brooms, vacuums, telephones, pagers, and hand sweepers.

• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning, and janitorial work.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capability to push/pull 65 lbs, lift up to 50 lbs, and constantly lift up to 20 lbs.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English.
• Physical stamina to push, pull, kneel, and crouch.

• Experience working in hospital or healthcare settings is advantageous.

Join a diverse and supportive team that values collaboration and respect. Enjoy stable working hours with opportunities for a full 40-hour workweek. Be part of a multicultural environment where your contributions to maintaining a clean and safe hospital setting are highly valued.

Work Environment

The work environment includes working throughout a hospital setting, specifically in the labor and delivery areas. Employees may encounter potential hazards such as chemicals, slippery floors, and step ladders, as well as atmospheric conditions like dust, odors, bodily fluids, and aerosol sprays. The shift is a 3rd shift from 10:30 PM to 7 AM, with a requirement to work one weekend day per week. Employees will receive one day off during the week, with opportunities for a consistent 40-hour workweek. The role is independent yet requires effective teamwork and interaction with a diverse team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newton, IA.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newton,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.