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How much do hospital sanitation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital sanitation in Riverside, CA is $17.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $19.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hospital sanitation?

A Hospital Sanitation job involves cleaning and disinfecting hospital areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include mopping floors, sanitizing surfaces, disposing of medical waste, and replenishing supplies. Workers follow strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of diseases. This role is essential in ensuring a clean healthcare setting for patient care and recovery.

What does a hospital sanitation do?

A typical day in Hospital Sanitation involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating areas, hallways, and other critical areas according to strict hospital protocols. You'll frequently monitor supply levels, restock cleaning materials, and properly dispose of medical waste, often working as part of a larger environmental services team. The role frequently requires close coordination with nurses and other hospital staff to ensure patient care areas remain sanitized at all times. While the work environment can be fast-paced, it is highly rewarding as your efforts directly contribute to patient safety and infection control.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in hospital sanitation?

To thrive in Hospital Sanitation, you need knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting procedures, attention to detail, and physical stamina, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with sanitation equipment, use of hospital-approved cleaning agents, and safety certifications such as OSHA training are common requirements. Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining a safe, hygienic environment and supporting patient well-being in healthcare settings.

How can I become a hospital sanitation worker?

To become a hospital sanitation worker, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete on-the-job training in cleaning procedures and safety protocols. Some positions may require certification in bloodborne pathogens or OSHA standards, and physical stamina is important for handling cleaning equipment and working in healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Sanitation job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,066 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Sanitation Supervisor

DEL REAL LLC

Mira Loma, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

 

Hello! We are looking for a dedicated Sanitation Supervisor to join the team! Del Real Foods is a traditional Mexican food manufacturer born out of a family farm. Today, Del Real Food makes tamales, carnitas, salsas, and other recipes inspired by the Cardenas' native Jalisco -- all created by hand with fresh ingredients and nothing artificial. 

Food and family lie at the core of everything we believe at Del Real Foods, and we invite you to apply to join and experience out company culture firsthand, where we view our teams as family, with a shared appreciation for what it means to savor both food, and family.

The Sanitation Supervisor To ensure the development, implementation, overview, and maintenance of the firm’s SQF System, including but not limited to the company’s SSOP program, master sanitation program, Environmental Monitoring Program etc. 

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Life Insurance offered.
  • Competitive 401(k) plan
  • Vacation Time
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Responsibilities and Duties:

  1. Follows and enforces employee’s safety procedures.
  2. Report any unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.
  3. Follow, Monitor, and Enforce all food safety procedures.
  4. Follows and enforces SQF requirements (Facilities, Equipment, SSOP, SOP, GMP’s, and ETC)
  5. Follows and enforces USDA & FDA guidelines and regulations. 
  6. Follow Company Policies, Regulations, and Lunch & Break Policies

Position Area Duties (1-20 listed below)

  1. Follows and enforces the company’s new and existing equipment cleaning SSOP’s.
  2. Provide coaching and training for direct reports to ensure their good understanding of the company’s SSOP, SQF program.
  3. Hold team accountable to expectations and take action when warranted.
  4. Identify and address Sanitation challenges/areas for improvements (i.e., sanitary equipment design)
  5. Evaluate staffing of team; make changes as necessary.
  6. Set expectations and monitor the performance of direct reports; take action when warranted.
  7. Manage attendance, scheduling, and discipline of direct reports.
  8. Lead and oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the firm’s SSOP program and SQF Code sanitation requirements.
  9. Work with the philosophy of continuous improvement. 
  10. Manage resolution of night shift NRs, including writing response in conjunction with FSQA Manager
  11. Direct liaison with night shift FSIS-USDA inspectors and initiates immediate and effective solutions regarding sanitation-related issues at nights.
  12.  Lead resolution of sanitation verifications including but not limited to the following programs:
    1. APC’s swab testing results
    2. ATP’s swab testing results
    3. Listeria Control Program
    4. Allergen Management Program
    5. Environmental Monitoring Program 
  13. Initiate immediate corrective actions when results from the company’s sanitation verification programs are out of specifications including conducting risk assessments to identify possible root cause (s) 
  14. Follow and enforce the company’s master sanitation schedule.
  15. Organize and lead weekly sanitation meetings to give the operations/maintenance and QA updates on active and future projects.
  16. Maintain the company’s SSOP program including all individual equipment SOP’s.  
  17. Partner with operations to identify sanitation service improvement opportunities.
  18. Keep communication channels open at all times by issuing daily reports and by replying to e mails sent by all departments. 
  19. Manage the company’s “Waste Management Program”, Sanitation Supplies, and Sanitation Cleaning Chemicals etc. 
  20. Participate on the company’s Internal Audits 

 

Requirements and Duties:

  1. Knowledge of HACCP and GMP’s required for employee practices in a USDA Establishment.
  2. Strong knowledge on sanitation and sanitation related fields 
  3. Strong knowledge of Listeria and Listeria control methods and regulations 
  4. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic communication tools
  5. Ability to analyze and make decisions.
  6. Functional bilingualism (ability to speak and/or understand English and Spanish) a strong asset.
  7. Energetic, Committed, Flexible and have the ability to work in a team environment.
  8. Good verbal and written communication skills.
  9. Strong knowledge of company employee policies.

 

C.        EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

 

  1. Minimum 5 years experience in Sanitation, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Regulatory field required.
  2. Minimum 5 years people management experience preferred. 
  3. USDA or FDA experience
  4. Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. 
  5. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills. 
  6. Strong written/verbal communication/presentation skills.

 

 

After completing an application, qualified candidates will be scheduled for a phone screen followed by an interview with the Sanitation  management team. Selected candidates will then be scheduled for an offer of employment and orientation!

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Sincerely,

            --The HR Team ????


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