Environmental Services Aide I

Tufts Medicine

2d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, is hiring an Environmental Services Aide I to maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive environment. Under close supervision, the aide performs routine housekeeping tasks in patient areas, offices, clinics, and other assigned locations, maintaining established standards of order, cleaning, and sanitation. The position is an entry-level support-services role focused on completing assigned work in a hands-on environment.

The role includes cleaning and disinfecting rooms and common areas, handling waste and linen, replenishing supplies, and using cleaning chemicals and equipment. Work may also include cleaning operating rooms and handling hazardous biological waste. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation requirement. It is based at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, 585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English.
• Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, and compactors.
• Ability to interact with hospital staff, visitors, and patients in a friendly and cooperative manner.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with operating heavy-duty electrical cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the cleaning cart orderly and stocked with required supplies, and never leave cleaning solution unattended.
• Remove regular rubbish, cardboard, recyclable paper, and hazardous material; take trash to the compactor when assigned.
• Use appropriate chemicals and tools to dust and damp-disinfect floors, corners, and baseboards; post wet-floor signs when mopping.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, replace liners, and take collected trash to the appropriate location.
• Clean and disinfect public, private, and patient-room bathrooms 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 death.
• Clean beds with disinfectant and make them with fresh linen after patient discharge.
• Transport linen hampers to designated pickup areas and replace full linen bags.
• Perform project work such as wall washing, cubicle changing, waste-container cleaning, and window washing.
• Damp-dust, polish, and disinfect furniture, telephones, and horizontal surfaces; vacuum carpets and upholstery.
• Set up furniture and audiovisual equipment for functions and perform general cleaning before or after events as needed.
• 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 in the appropriate area 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.
• Be responsible for the work assigned to the crew for a particular shift.
• Clean and sanitize operating rooms as needed, which may include collecting and disposing of hazardous biological waste.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits starting on day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• 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