Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented Janitor/Cleaner (Healthcare Bench / Floater Position) to join our facilities team supporting hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical offices, and other healthcare environments. This position is designated as a bench (floater) role, responsible for providing temporary and substitute coverage across multiple healthcare locations to support staffing needs related to employee sick time, vacations, callouts, leaves of absence, and short-term vacancies.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining clean, sanitary, and infection-controlled environments that support patient safety, staff well-being, and regulatory compliance. Flexibility, dependability, and the ability to adapt quickly to different healthcare settings are essential.
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour (based on experience and assignment)
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- Perform routine and terminal cleaning of patient areas, exam rooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, waiting areas, and common spaces in accordance with healthcare cleaning standards.
- Provide substitute coverage at multiple hospitals and clinic locations, including assignments on short notice, to ensure uninterrupted environmental services.
- Follow established infection control protocols, including proper cleaning of high-touch surfaces and use of approved disinfectants.
- Conduct floor care activities such as sweeping, mopping, buffing, stripping, waxing, and polishing in clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Perform specialized or industrial cleaning tasks as required, including deep cleaning of designated areas or equipment per site-specific procedures.
- Clean and maintain walls, windows, fixtures, furnishings, and surfaces to meet healthcare sanitation and appearance standards.
- Properly use, store, and maintain cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment in compliance with OSHA, safety data sheets (SDS), and facility policies.
- Identify and promptly report safety hazards, maintenance issues, spills, or infection control concerns to supervisors or facility management.
- Adhere to all hospital and clinic policies, including HIPAA awareness, confidentiality requirements, safety procedures, and site-specific training.
- Demonstrate flexibility in work schedules, including varying shifts, weekends, evenings, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs require.
Experience & Qualifications
- Prior janitorial or custodial experience in healthcare, hospital, clinic, or medical office settings preferred.
- Knowledge of healthcare cleaning practices, infection prevention, and proper use of disinfectants strongly preferred.
- Experience with floor care techniques, including buffing, stripping, waxing, and polishing.
- Ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures and safety protocols with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced, patient-centered environments.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred to support effective communication with staff, patients, and supervisors.
- Flexible availability, including the ability to work varied hours, multiple locations, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable attendance and the ability to respond to substitute coverage assignments as needed.
Position Summary
This is a paid healthcare bench/floater position designed to ensure consistent environmental services coverage across hospitals and clinics. Employees in this role are essential to maintaining cleanliness, infection control, and patient safety during staffing gaps. The position offers competitive pay, exposure to multiple healthcare facilities, and opportunities for ongoing assignment and professional growth.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
