Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I - Support Services Environmental, Part-time, Evenings

Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, ILPART_TIME$21.65/hrPosted Jul 14, 2026

Role responsibilities

The Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I performs general and heavy cleaning duties in various areas including operating rooms, patient rooms, and public spaces. They assist in orienting new staff and ensure compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.

Requirements

The position requires the ability to understand oral instructions, with a preferred high school diploma or GED equivalent and one to two years of experience. This indicates a preference for candidates with some prior experience in a similar role.

Key skills

Cleaning, Heavy Cleaning, Vacuuming, Mopping, Waste Disposal, Equipment Maintenance, Orientation, Safety Compliance, Floor Refinishing, Chemical Handling, Furniture Arrangement, Patient Room Preparation, Body Fluid Cleanup, Use of Cleaning Machines, Trash Collection, Communication

Keywords

Housekeeping, Environmental Services, Patient Care, Cleaning Chemicals, Operating Rooms, Public Areas, Patient Rooms, Janitorial Equipment, Safety Standards, Floor Care, Waste Management, Furniture Cleaning, Bio-hazardous Waste, Orientation Training, Shift Work, Evening Shift

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