Environmental Service Worker Evening shift

Mass General Brigham • Newton, MA

8d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine housekeeping activities at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to maintain a clean, safe, and habitable environment according to departmental standards. The role cleans patient rooms after discharge, bathrooms, administrative offices, nursing stations, housekeeping closets, floors, hallways, and stairways. It uses hospital-approved disinfectants, cleaning equipment, and personal protective equipment in accordance with safety practices and manufacturer guidelines. The worker maintains equipment and supplies, assists with hazardous spills and moving heavy office furniture when required, and provides courteous service to patients, visitors, and staff. This is an onsite evening-shift position scheduled for 25 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent experience.
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina.
• Ability to communicate verbally and make oneself understood.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to get along with others and confront issues appropriately.
• On-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms after discharge, including removing trash and soiled linens; dusting high areas; sanitizing bathrooms; restocking bathroom supplies; wiping furniture and frequently touched surfaces; and stripping, wiping, and remaking beds.
• Dry mop and wet mop patient-room and bathroom floors using hospital-approved disinfectant; spot clean walls and other soiled areas; and cycle-clean rooms as assigned.
• Clean administrative offices and nursing stations by wiping furniture, computer terminals, telephones, and file cabinets, and by dry mopping floors or vacuuming carpets.
• Move furniture as needed to clean floors and carpets; strip and refinish floors periodically; buff floors; shampoo and spot clean carpets; and clean hallways and stairways as assigned.
• Organize housekeeping closets and maintain the availability and proper working condition of equipment and supplies in cooperation with group leaders and supervisors.
• Pick up the E.S.D. cart at the start of each shift; use and clean equipment according to manufacturer guidelines; restock cart supplies; replace vacuum bags and filters as needed; and return soiled mops to the E.V.S. supply room.
• Follow safe work practices, use personal protective equipment as needed, change gloves appropriately, wash hands after each use, change cleaning water every three rooms, and respond appropriately to hazardous situations.
• Clean and restock carts for the next shift and take responsibility for cleaning and organizing housekeeping closets.
• Treat patients, visitors, and personnel courteously; greet patients upon entering rooms; recognize when a patient needs clinical assistance and call a direct health care worker; and leave a welcome card after cleaning each room.
• Assist with moving and discarding heavy office furniture when required.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed