Housekeeping

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Performs cleaning of public and patient care areas to established standards.
• Must score 2 or fewer discrepancies on current Medi-Dyn Assessment Tool.
• Must follow Hospital Safety Regulations 100% of the time.
• Must practice proper hand hygiene 100% of the time.
• Uses properly and cares for cleaning equipment and chemicals for job assignment.
• Observes Universal Precautions 100% of the time.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire

Preferred

• Previous Housekeeping or Guest services experience

Where You'll Work

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range
$ $24.00 /hour