• General Utility Worker (Full-time, Days)

    Community Health Systems (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Job Summary

    The General Utility Worker performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and support tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient environment within the facility. This role supports multiple departments and may include responsibilities such as dishwashing, floor care, trash removal, and general sanitation duties. The General Utility Worker follows established procedures and safety standards while providing excellent service to staff and visitors.

    Essential Functions

    + Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and assigned facility spaces in accordance with department procedures and safety guidelines.

    + Collects and disposes of trash, recyclables, and biohazard waste according to proper protocols.

    + Operates dishwashing equipment and manually washes dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools as needed.

    + Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and maintains floors in designated areas.

    + Stocks and replenishes supplies and materials in assigned workstations.

    + Assists with basic maintenance or setup tasks, such as moving equipment or furniture.

    + Ensures all equipment is used and maintained safely and properly.

    + Reports maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages to appropriate personnel.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

    + Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    + 0-1 years of custodial, utility, food service, or general labor experience preferred

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    + Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

    + Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

    + Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    + Physical ability to perform tasks requiring lifting, bending, standing, and repetitive motion.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.