Environmental Worker, Full Time, Nights

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Worker performs moderate to heavy manual housekeeping work during an assigned shift in a healthcare setting. The role involves a variety of tasks that support maintenance and cleanliness in assigned areas of Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Requirements

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods; climb stairs or ladders; stoop, bend, crawl, and perform repetitive motions as needed.
• Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and lift, push, or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
• Visual acuity to perform job-related activities is required.
• Non-licensed worker.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and wet-wash floors daily.
• Clean assigned patient-care and non-patient-care areas.
• Collect and transport trash; clean and reline trash containers with plastic bags according to the daily work schedule.
• Refill soap, paper towel, and toilet paper dispensers; empty sharps boxes; place gowns in designated storage areas as needed; and defrost and clean assigned refrigerators every two weeks.
• Dust countertops and shelves and wipe cabinets daily.
• Clean discharged patient units as vacancies occur.
• Monitor daily laundry delivery for assigned units.
• Use detergents, disinfectants, polishes, finishes, and other products according to established guidelines.
• Clean isolation areas and patient-related equipment, including warmers, IMED pumps, monitors, and bill lights, upon patient discharge.
• Demonstrate service excellence and the CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED