Housekeeping/Environmental Services Aide – Brown University Health

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments for others? Do you enjoy hands-on work, staying active throughout the day, and being part of a team that helps support patient care and overall facility operations? If so, Brown University Health is looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to cleanliness and safety to join their Environmental Services team.

In this role, you can expect the following responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, waiting areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, sweep, and wash floors and surfaces following established cleaning procedures.
• Refill soap, sanitizer, paper towels, and tissue dispensers as needed.
• Remove trash, biohazard waste, recyclables, and soiled linens in accordance with safety and infection control procedures.
• Clean and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs, beds, mattresses, furniture, and equipment.
• Operate housekeeping and floor care equipment, including vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, and other motorized/manual cleaning devices.
• Shampoo carpets, upholstery, and assist with floor refinishing projects, as assigned.
• Wash walls, windows, vents, light fixtures, and other high or hard-to-reach areas using proper safety equipment.
• Assist with room setups, furniture moving, curtain changes, and special cleaning projects.
• Follow all safety, chemical handling, infection prevention, and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Report maintenance, safety, or supply concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Perform other related housekeeping or environmental services duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, custodial, or environmental services experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and transport supplies and equipment as needed.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, if required.
• Comfortable with frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to work in healthcare, commercial, or institutional environments.
• Comfortable with exposure to cleaning chemicals, waste materials, and varying environmental conditions.
• Comfortable with operating powered cleaning equipment and the use of ladders or safety devices.