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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Environmental Services Worker Housekeeper

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Prior Environmental Services or housekeeping experience in a medical environment is required.
  • A valid high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Ability to read and implement written instructions and understand and implement oral instructions.
  • Knowledge of routine maintenance and complete floor care at a medical facility, including carpeting, painting, masonry, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, general mechanics, and gardening.
  • Ability to operate floor machines, auto scrubbers, vacuums, extraction equipment, washers, dryers, lawn mowers, gardening equipment, and other equipment necessary for assigned tasks.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to stand, bend, walk, climb a 6-foot ladder, lift up to 75 pounds, and withstand physical strain from use of required equipment.
  • Ability to measure appropriate solutions for specific tasks.
  • Must be available to attend an uninterrupted 8-business-day orientation from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Must complete a background check and drug screen.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must sit, stand, bend, kneel, lift, and move intermittently during work hours.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of cleaning and laundry tasks according to established work routines and under the direction of the Environmental Service Manager.
  • Perform semi-skilled routine upkeep, maintenance, and repair tasks for the physical plant, building, grounds, and equipment under the general direction of the Plant Operations Director.
  • Work to achieve excellence in the facility's overall appearance.
  • Work within safety structures while performing tasks.
  • Maintain the facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition.
  • Dispose of trash, waste, and other disposable materials daily.
  • Handle cleaning solvents and chemicals in accordance with established safety regulations.
  • Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
  • Assist with housekeeping duties as necessary or assigned.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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