General Service Associate - 40Hrs, Days, and Rotating Weekends

BMC Software • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There has never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. Performs a wide range of building and environmental services to ensure that all facilities are operating at a standard that enhances quality of patient care. In addition to duties performed by a general cleaner, the general service associate may use industrial vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers and or additional hospital approved equipment to perform work of moderate difficulty in installing, maintaining and repairing hospital equipment. Our Environmental Service Department supports Boston Medical Center’s mission by providing support with daily disinfection, maintaining cleanliness in our public areas and keeping our floors shiny and creating a clean and pleasant atmosphere. Our staff connects with patients, visitors, and clinical staff every day to ensure a high quality services. Patient Safety has always been at the forefront of our operation, all while creating a welcoming environment for everyone. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Requirements

• Work requires the ability to read, follow oral and written instructions in English at a level acquired through the completion of elementary school
• Ability to learn and perform basic housekeeping practices and understands the policies and procedures of the hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in floor care, carpet care preferred
• HS Diploma or completion of GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs project work including, but not limited to, floor refinishing, carpet extraction, etc.
• Maintains stock of all housekeeping supplies in assigned areas and maintains housekeeping closets and equipment.
• Prepares patient rooms for occupancy upon discharge or transfer.
• Performs daily floor care maintenance.
• Collects and disposes of trash and waste as needed.
• Move furniture, boxes, etc. in order to clean.
• Installs, cleans, maintains and repairs all designated housekeeping equipment.
• Installs patient cubicle curtains.
• Performs all functions of the General Cleaner.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees