Housekeeper

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system based in Massachusetts, known for combining the strengths of both academic and community healthcare environments to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences. The system includes notable institutions such as Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, alongside an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network. With over 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers, Tufts Medicine is committed to quality, innovation, and compassionate care, creating healthier communities through collaboration and expertise.

Lowell General Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine network, stands as a pillar of the Greater Lowell community with more than 125 years of dedication to healthcare excellence. The hospital is recognized as a Magnet-designated facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for its commitment to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care, marking its status as one of the leading community hospitals in the nation. This recognition represents the highest level of achievement in patient care quality, underscoring the hospital's reputation and dedication.

This job opportunity is for an Environmental Services Worker at Lowell General Hospital, Saints Campus, offering a 32-hour evening shift with every other weekend and holiday coverage. This role is vital to maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment within patient areas, offices, clinics, and various hospital departments. Environmental Services Workers at Lowell General ensure that sanitation and cleanliness standards meet the high expectations set by the hospital to protect patient safety and operational efficiency.

The position involves routine housekeeping tasks, including waste removal, cleaning and disinfecting floors, bathrooms, furniture, patient rooms, and specialized areas such as operating rooms, which may include handling hazardous biological waste. The role requires the use of appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment, from basic tools to heavy-duty machines like wet vacuums and floor buffers. This ensures that every area under their care is hygienic, presentable, and safe for patients, visitors, and staff.

Lowell General Hospital supports its Environmental Services team by providing competitive salaries ranging from $17.00 to $20.02 per hour and starting benefits from day one. Employees enjoy the advantages of a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, free on-campus parking, steady guaranteed hours with a consistent schedule, and abundant opportunities for career advancement within the integrated Tufts Medicine health system. The hospital fosters a family-friendly culture that values teamwork, respect, and dedication to community health.

In this role, attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive approach to maintaining environmental standards are essential. The Environmental Services Worker acts as a key member of the hospital team, directly contributing to the quality of care patients receive by preserving a clean and healthy environment. This position is a perfect fit for individuals who take pride in their work, seek steady employment with benefits, and want to be part of a supportive healthcare community that values every contribution toward patient wellbeing.