Covenant Health

Housekeeper

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shifts

Fort Sanders West Overview:

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, part of Covenant Health West, is Knoxville’s premier health and wellness destination. More than a gym, it’s a five-star fitness facility offering state-of-the-art equipment, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, and racquet sports, pickleball, basketball, and childcare services. With award-winning quality, extensive group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like aquatics, weight management, and mind-body wellness, we provide everything you need for a healthier lifestyle. Plus, our BodyWORKS program brings community-based fitness classes to locations across East Tennessee, making wellness accessible for all.

To learn more about Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, visit Fort Sanders West opportunities. 

Position Summary:

Daily cleaning of floors in corridors and other assigned areas. Project cleaning of walls, lights, windows, etc. following established policies and procedures.

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals, necessary to shampoo carpets, buff floors, vacuum carpet, extract carpet.
• Collects trash from utility rooms and other trash collection points and transports to compactor area. Cleans trash cans and reline with plastic bags upon request. Demonstrates proper handling of bio-hazardous wastes.
• Maintains floors, baseboards and carpets in good condition by dust mopping, polishing, vacuuming, damp buffing, shampooing and extracting.
• Daily checks assigned equipment and has repairs made when needed.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills that are observed or upon request.
• Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
• Performs duties of a Housekeeper I if needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:          

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:         

Six (6) months experience performing professional housekeeping functions.

Licensure Requirement:      

None