Environmental Service Worker

Northwell Health

About The Position

Performs cleaning duties and other tasks for the Environmental Services Department. Follows NS-LIJHS and departmental policies and procedures, as well as JCAHO and regulatory agency requirements. Carries out cleaning and facility-support work using established procedures, including waste handling, linen distribution, furniture and equipment movement, and setup and breakdown for functions or meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least one year of experience in an industrial or hospital setting preferred.
Demonstrated competency using buffing and scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, and extractor machines.
Demonstrated competency using a Sani-Pak and cardboard baling machine.
Ability to lift and carry 15 pounds.
Ability to ambulate, walk up and down stairs, and repeatedly bend at the knees during the shift while performing cleaning duties.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both speaking and reading.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in an industrial or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning functions according to established procedures and in a timely manner.
Use properly labeled cleaning supplies as instructed; maintain tools and equipment in good condition and use supplies economically.
Clean beds, blinds, ceilings, light fixtures, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, walls, windows, wall tiles, vents, televisions, and other surfaces or fixtures.
Wash and hang draperies and cubicle curtains; wash and polish furniture and metal.
Sweep walkways and the facility’s outside perimeter where applicable.
Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, vacuum, and buff floors.
Replenish liquid soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
Move furniture within the facility or to outside storage where applicable, including moving and replacing furniture for carpet installation, floor preparation, department relocations, and other required work.
Distribute clean linen carts and pick up soiled linen for delivery to the linen department.
Collect garbage, clean and re-line trash receptacles, transport garbage to designated areas, and dispose of non-infectious waste appropriately.
Carefully deposit infectious-waste Red Bags in the holding cart, transport them to the Sani-Pak area, and insert them into the Sani-Pak; operate the Sani-Pak receptacle.
Set up and break down tables, chairs, lecture podiums, and other items according to specifications; remove trash before setting up the next function or meeting.
Perform related duties as required.