Housekeeping Worker Lead

Job Title: Housekeeping Worker Lead

Location: Saint Barnabas Behavioral

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000263083

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.30 - $19.25 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Step into a meaningful role where your work makes a difference for patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare teams who care for them. As a Housekeeping Worker Lead, you'll help maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall environment of patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other spaces throughout the hospital.

The Housekeeping Worker Lead role may be the perfect fit for you if you're dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in doing your job well. If you understand that a clean healthcare environment is an important part of patient care and enjoy being part of a team that keeps the hospital running smoothly, this is an opportunity to make an impact every day.

As a Housekeeping Worker Lead, a typical day might include the following:

• Cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces throughout assigned areas according to department policies and procedures.
• Performing patient discharge room cleaning to prepare rooms for incoming patients.
• Cleaning and disinfecting geri chairs, dayroom furniture, tray tables, and other common-area furnishings.
• Vacuuming carpets and dry- or wet-mopping floors in patient rooms, offices, and other assigned areas.
• Scrubbing and buffing floors using approved equipment.
• Maintaining clean and sanitary restrooms throughout the facility and replenishing paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and seat-cover dispensers.
• Responding to emergency spills when observed or upon request.
• Emptying waste baskets, removing trash, and transporting waste from utility rooms and collection points to designated areas.
• Compacting, incinerating, or properly placing trash into designated containers.
• Preparing and using cleaning solutions according to established procedures.
• Reading cleaning-agent labels and recognizing potential hazards to help maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintaining housekeeping equipment in clean, working condition and reporting or arranging for repairs when needed.
• Observing and reporting needed repairs involving equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures.
• Cleaning and properly storing supplies and equipment in designated housekeeping closets.
• Arranging furniture for meetings, workshops, and community events as needed.
• Following established cleaning schedules, prescribed methods, and Environmental Services standards.

The Housekeeping Worker Lead role might be for you if:

• You take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment.
• You are dependable and understand the importance of attendance and reliability.
• You pay close attention to detail and take ownership of the quality of your work.
• You can follow established procedures and safely handle cleaning products and equipment.
• You recognize potential hazards and know when to report concerns.
• You respond quickly and professionally to requests and unexpected cleaning needs.
• You work well independently while collaborating effectively with the Environmental Services team.
• You understand that your work directly contributes to patient safety, comfort, and experience.

Preferred qualifications include previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment and familiarity with hospital cleaning practices, equipment, and procedures. Experience working in a fast-paced environment where cleanliness and responsiveness are essential. This is a Full-Time role, primarily 8:00am-5:30pm, with rotating holidays and weekends.

Your attention to detail helps create an environment where patients can focus on healing and healthcare professionals can focus on providing exceptional care. If you're ready to bring your reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to service to a role where your work truly matters, we invite you to join RWJBarnabas Health and apply today.