Hospital Housekeeper

Job Title: Environmental Services Technician: 5pm - 1:30am

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary hospital environment by thoroughly cleaning patient rooms and common areas, with a strong emphasis on discharge room turnover. You will work primarily on the night shift, using hospital-issued smartphones to receive assignments and access cleaning tutorials, while spending most of your shift on your feet walking throughout a large, fast-paced hospital facility.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize hospital patient rooms, with a primary focus on rooms following patient discharge to ensure they are ready for the next patient.
• Wipe down medical equipment, high-touch surfaces, and fixtures in patient rooms and common areas according to hospital standards.
• Empty trash and waste receptacles regularly and dispose of waste in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Sweep, mop, and dust floors and surfaces throughout assigned areas to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Clean up spills promptly and safely to reduce risk of slips and falls and maintain a sanitary environment.
• Use hospital-issued iPhones to receive daily assignments, work orders, and task updates, and access cleaning tutorials as needed.
• Navigate multiple hospital floors and learn the facility layout within a reasonable timeframe to complete assignments efficiently.
• Follow established environmental services and infection control protocols to properly sanitize rooms and equipment.
• Adhere to a rotating schedule that includes working every other weekend and every other major holiday.
• Maintain consistent attendance in line with a three-strike attendance policy.
• Handle physically demanding tasks, including extended periods of walking and standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Demonstrate professionalism and composure while working in a busy trauma center environment where exposure to challenging or jarring situations may occur.
• Cooperate with background check requirements and follow all hospital policies and procedures related to safety and conduct.

Essential Skills

• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning, janitorial, custodial, or environmental services roles.
• Comfort working in a hospital or healthcare facility, or strong willingness to transition into healthcare cleaning.
• Ability to use smartphone technology, including iPhones, to receive assignments and access training materials.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to spend long periods on your feet and walk extensively throughout a large hospital.
• Strong attention to detail when cleaning multiple rooms and floors.
• Willingness and availability to work a rotating schedule, including every other weekend and every other major holiday.
• Ability to work effectively in a very fast-paced environment and maintain composure in a #1 trauma center setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Previous janitorial or housekeeping experience in healthcare settings is preferred.
• Previous janitorial or custodial experience in non-healthcare environments is beneficial.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments with a strong interest in transitioning to healthcare is considered.
• Familiarity with sanitizing procedures, including mopping, sweeping, and disinfecting surfaces.
• Ability to follow structured attendance and performance policies, including a three-strike attendance policy.
• Patience and resilience to handle administrative onboarding processes, including potential waiting periods before receiving a hospital badge.

Why Work Here?

Employees who transition to direct hospital employment gain access to highly competitive medical, dental, vision, and paid time off benefits. The environment offers exposure to a leading trauma center, providing meaningful work that directly supports patient care and safety. Team members join a fast-paced, mission-driven setting where their efforts contribute to maintaining a safe and clean space for patients, visitors, and staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danville, PA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Danville,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.