Building/Linen Attendant-Courier - Gouverneur Hospital, Environmental Services (Full-Time, Evenings, Including Weekend Rotation)
About The Position
The Building/Linen Attendant-Courier works in Environmental Services at Gouverneur Hospital. The role travels a scheduled daily route to pick up and deliver mail, supplies, materials, and laboratory specimens to hospital facilities and other locations. The employee handles documents safely, keeps vehicles secure, maintains linen levels, and transports linen throughout the facility. The position also helps maintain sanitary and attractive surroundings, provides customer service, follows hospital safety guidelines, and upholds OSHA and MDS practices. Work may be assigned across all areas of the facility and clinics as needed. The schedule is 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with every other weekend. The position involves frequent driving, loading and unloading, and maintaining cleanliness across patient rooms and other facility areas. Pay is listed at $18.46–$26.24; the actual rate may vary based on position details and factors such as experience, qualifications, location, and contracts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent driving; regular loading and unloading; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds or more; entering and exiting vehicles; pushing or pulling carts; and navigating ramps, stairs, and uneven surfaces.
- Strong visual and auditory acuity for safe vehicle operation and task performance.
- Sustained attention and ability to manage time-sensitive deliveries and respond to schedule changes.
Nice To Haves
- Previous janitorial and/or industrial cleaning experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience in hospital linen management is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Cross-train in all Environmental Services areas and shifts across the organization.
- Remove and dispose of general and biohazardous waste.
- Clean patient rooms, restrooms, offices, common areas, and off-site locations.
- Maintain floors, carpets, walkways, and overall facility cleanliness.
- Respond to patient, visitor, and staff requests while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Pick up and deliver mail, materials, and supplies to on-site and off-site locations.
- Operate hospital vehicles and perform preventive maintenance on them.
- Transport, store, and distribute clean and soiled linen according to safety protocols.
- Follow OSHA, SDS, and established safety procedures.
- Complete facility inspections, maintain required logs, meet schedules, and support departmental goals.
- Travel scheduled routes to pick up or deliver mail, supplies, and laboratory specimens.
- Ensure documents are handled safely and vehicles remain secure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
