Environmental Services Aide I

Tufts Medicine

2d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Aide I maintains a clean, orderly, and attractive environment at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. Under close supervision, the aide performs routine housekeeping tasks in patient areas, offices, clinics, and other assigned locations, maintaining established standards for order, cleaning, and sanitation. The role supports hospital operations by completing assigned services in a timely manner and meeting organizational quality standards.

Work includes cleaning and disinfecting rooms and surfaces, managing waste and linen, replenishing supplies, and using cleaning chemicals and equipment. The aide may also help prepare spaces and equipment for functions, complete project cleaning, and clean and sanitize Operating Rooms, including handling hazardous biological waste when assigned. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to read simple instructions and write and speak basic English.
• Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, and compactors.
• Familiarity with operating heavy-duty electrical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to interact with hospital staff, visitors, and patients in a friendly, cooperative manner.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch for most of the shift; push heavily loaded carts; lift 30–60 pounds; and occasionally climb ladders.
• Ability to perform fine hand manipulation to operate prescription medications and a computer keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Keep the cleaning cart orderly and stocked with required supplies; do not leave cleaning solutions unattended.
• Remove regular rubbish, cardboard, recyclable paper, and hazardous material, and transport trash to the appropriate location or compactor when assigned.
• Use appropriate chemicals and tools to dust and disinfect floors, including corners and baseboards; post Wet Floor signs when mopping.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, replace liners, and transport collected trash to the appropriate location.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms in public, private, and patient areas, and replenish bathroom supplies.
• Replenish soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Disinfect patient rooms and clean and make beds vacated due to discharge, transfer, or expiration; clean beds with disinfectant and make them with fresh linen after discharge.
• Transport linen hampers to designated pickup areas and replace full linen bags when empty.
• Complete project work such as wall washing, cubicle changes, waste-container cleaning, and window washing.
• Dust, polish, and disinfect furniture, telephones, and horizontal surfaces; vacuum carpets and upholstery.
• When needed for functions, set up furniture and audio-visual equipment and perform general cleaning before or after the function.
• Operate heavy-duty and electrical cleaning equipment, including wet vacuums, extractors, floor machines, buffers, upholstery shampooers, dry vacuums, and auto scrubbers.
• Collect needle boxes and dispose of them according to departmental procedures.
• Report equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Complete daily inspections of assigned areas as directed by the supervisor.
• Follow infection-control procedures.
• Perform all work assigned to the crew for the shift.
• When needed, clean and sanitize Operating Rooms, including collecting and disposing of hazardous biological waste.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Competitive salaries and benefits starting on day one
• Opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth

What This Job Offers

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