Environmental Services Associate I

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Associate I performs cleaning and sanitation work to help prevent the spread of disease. The role includes cleaning and servicing assigned areas according to established procedures, schedules, and infection-control guidelines; removing waste; and maintaining patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The associate also moves furniture, equipment, and supplies within hospital departments and operates assigned cleaning equipment, including floor machines and buffers. This position is onsite at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and works a 40-hour scheduled week on the night shift.

Requirements

Some high school completed.
No experience is required; 0–1 year of related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply them safely.
Working knowledge of cleaning tools such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting and carrying of 35 pounds or more with an assisted device.

Nice To Haves

0–1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning duties according to organizational standards, pre-established schedules, and infection-control guidelines.
Complete waste stream removal.
Clean and service assigned areas according to established procedures.
Move furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around Medical Center departments.
Perform cleaning duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.
Operate assigned equipment, including floor machines and buffers.
Participate in at least eight unit or department meetings annually.
Maintain assigned patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.