Job description
Location: Clearlake Regional Medical Pay Rate: Hourly
- Hourly Plan, 14.00 USD Hourly Work Shift: Morning Shift (United States of America) Job Description Responsibilities Trash Technician Wage: $ 14 /hour Full-time and part-time positions available Day/Evening/Night shifts available Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our housekeeping team! Provide a superior level of cleaning quality in a hospital environment. Create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment where patients can heal.
Responsibilities
Systematically collect and transport routine refuse, recyclables, chemical waste, and regulated medical waste (biohazards) from patient rooms, surgical suites, and staff areas while strictly adhering to segregation standards. Infection Control & Safety Compliance: Ensure biohazardous materials, sharps containers, and infectious waste are handled, sealed, and disposed of according to hospital policies, OSHA, and EPA safety protocols to prevent contamination.
Equipment & Storage Maintenance: Safely operate heavy waste-handling equipment (such as trash compactors, biohazard bins) and routinely clean and sanitize waste storage rooms and containers. Hazard Identification & Reporting: Actively inspect waste containment areas for leaks, overfilling, or safety hazards, and report facility repair needs or protocol violations to supervisors Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform Preferred: Housekeeping experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, floor care technician, hotel operations, healthcare) Physical Requirements Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift.
Pushing, pulling, and lifting furniture and equipment (25 – 100 lb.) frequently Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift Must handle chemicals including bleach, wax, and disinfectants Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job Benefits We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.
Paid Time Off Medical Dental 401K Short Term Disability Voluntary Life Safety Incentive Program Important to Know Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S. Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.