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Housekeeper- Environmental Services Division
County of Riverside
RUHS-Medical Center
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$21.39 - $27.08
per hour
Type
Closes
March 5, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves cleaning and maintaining hospital areas like patient rooms, offices, and operating rooms using special techniques to keep everything germ-free and safe.
You'll handle tasks such as making beds, disposing of waste, and moving furniture in a busy medical center.
It's a great fit for reliable, detail-oriented people who can follow instructions, work well with others, and handle interruptions in a healthcare setting—no prior experience needed.
Key Requirements
- Ability to use aseptic techniques for cleaning hospital areas including floors, walls, beds, and furniture
- Skill in safely removing and disposing of contaminated materials, trash, linen, and hazardous waste
- Proficiency in reading and writing English to understand instructions and perform job duties
- Capacity to lift and move heavy items like trash, furniture, and supplies while following safety precautions
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the public
- Skill in maintaining confidentiality of patient information
- Tolerance for frequent interruptions and flexible rotating schedule including every other weekend
Full Job Description
The County of Riverside's University Health System (RUHS), Environmental Services Division, is seeking qualified Housekeepers for positions at the Medical Center located in Moreno Valley and Arlington Campus located in Riversides. The most competitive candidates will have the ability to wash and make beds on all discharges and transfers. Aptitude to observe all safety and security precautions in a hospital. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Capability to safely lift trash, linen, and hazardous waste. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, personnel, and the general public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.Under general supervision, uses aseptic techniques to maintain offices, hospital patient units, hospital living quarters, and other assigned areas in the Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Medical Center, RUHS-Public Health clinics, and the Psychiatric In-patient facility or other facilities as directed; and performs other related duties as required.
The Housekeeper is an entry-level classification and reports to a supervisory or manager level position. This class is distinguished from the class of Custodian in that the former class performs aseptic cleaning of hospital/healthcare facilities and is responsible for the safe removal of hazardous and contaminated materials.
Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (Will be discussed during the interview and are subject to change upon department needs.)
Schedule: 5/40 rotating schedule, every other weekend off.
Meet the Team!Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County.
Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members.
No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.
To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org
Requirements
• Using aseptic techniques, clean, sweep, wash, and mop floors, walls, beds, furniture, and appliances in offices, restrooms, wards, living quarters, and other hospital/healthcare areas.• Strip, seal, wax, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs; clean and disinfect operating rooms.
• Remove contaminated materials from rooms and deposit in the prescribed containers for safe disposal; empty and clean waste receptacles, kick buckets, and ashtrays; replenish sanitary supplies; make and change beds.
• Mix disinfectant solutions; move furniture from one area to another; change curtains and drapes; may drive light truck to collect and dispose of trash.
Qualifications
Education: None required.
Experience: None required.
Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn the methods of cleaning and caring for hospital facilities; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.
Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn the methods of cleaning and caring for hospital facilities; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.
Additional Information
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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Xochitl Sanchez at (951) 955-4061 or xsanchez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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