Cleaner (Hospital) - Full Time Evening Shift (Alternating Weekends)

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Cleaners are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of the Hospital of hospital rooms, coordinators, and adjacent grounds. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. They should have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here. Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Requirements

Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position
Must be able to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information.
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand verbal communication at a basic level.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or in the hospital industry.
Possess excellent intrapersonal skills, time management skills, have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Washes floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, windows from the inside or outside of buildings using mops, brushes, detergents, buffers, floor scrubbers and other cleaning implements.
Collects, transports and disposes of medical waste or spoiled linens in accordance with cleaning procedures.
Strips and waxes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; and dusts assigned areas using manual or mechanical equipment.
Cleans and scrubs all areas of lavatories and locker rooms, such as sinks, urinals, toilets, showers, shower walls and drains, tile floors, and locker room common areas.
Cleans and polishes furniture, metal fixtures and equipment.
Removes hazardous articles on floors, furniture and equipment and places them in designated receptacles or in appropriate places.
Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning activities, or sets up for meetings or special events.
Changes curtains and drapes and hangs pictures and other decorative objects.
Empties trash, recyclables and waste in accordance with cleaning schedule.
Assembles cleaning cart to conform to assigned cleaning duties, and mixes and properly dilutes cleaning solutions in accordance with manufacturer directions.
Wears appropriate protective clothing and other specialized protective equipment as required by the cleaning assignments.
Checks supplies and equipment functioning and notifies supervisor of low supply levels, equipment malfunction and building maintenance issues noted during cleaning.
May be assigned to remove snow and salt walkways; clean sidewalks, yards, and drives; and mows lawns with manual or mechanical equipment.
May be assigned to laboratories, clean rooms, operating rooms, or hospital, school or custodial care settings that require a high degree of cleanliness and disinfectant processes that must be followed to minimize the spread of infection.