Environmental Service Worker

Northwell•Bay Shore, NY

10h•$26 - $28

About The Position

Performs cleaning duties and other tasks for the Environmental Services Department. The role follows NS-LIJHS and departmental policies and procedures, as well as JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements. Duties include cleaning and maintaining facility areas and equipment, managing waste and linen, moving and arranging furniture, and setting up and clearing meeting spaces.

Requirements

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, use 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 preferred.
At least one year of experience in an industrial or hospital setting preferred.

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 items according to established procedures.
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 an outside storage facility, where applicable.
Distribute clean linen carts and pick up soiled linen for delivery to the linen department.
Collect garbage and clean and re-line trash receptacles with plastic liners.
Transport garbage to designated areas and dispose of non-infectious waste appropriately.
Deposit infectious waste Red Bags carefully in the holding cart.
Transport Red-Bag garbage to the Sani-Pak area and insert it into the Sani-Pak; operate the Sani-Pak receptacle.
Move and replace furniture as needed for carpet installations, floor stripping, sealing or waxing, department relocations, and other required work.
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.