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Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Worker cleans, maintains, and supplies assigned patient and non-patient areas using departmental standardized procedures, mechanical equipment, tools, chemical solutions, and cleaning supplies. The role also sets up conference rooms and private dining rooms for meetings and gatherings while observing safety rules, and keeps equipment clean and in good condition. The position prepares cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment; performs dusting and cleaning of furnishings and building surfaces; cleans and replenishes bathrooms; disinfects patient rooms, beds, furniture, and equipment; handles curtains and window coverings; moves furniture and equipment; spot-cleans surfaces and carpets; vacuums carpets and upholstered furniture; and responds to spills. The worker follows established procedures, operates and cleans equipment safely, maintains OSHA/JCAHO compliance, stores and labels chemicals appropriately, disposes of waste correctly while using protective attire, and reports safety hazards or damaged items. This is a part-time day position, scheduled 7 a.m.–3 p.m., every weekend and holidays, at Mount Sinai Morningside. The listed hourly salary range is $24.61–$26.46. Actual salary depends on factors including experience, education, and operational need; the stated range excludes bonuses, incentive pay, differentials, and other compensation or benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in institutional cleaning preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare cleaning solutions, housekeeping supplies, and equipment for assigned tasks.
Dust and clean furniture, windowsills, light fixtures, vents, ledges, blinds, shades, radiators, doors, frames, moldings, windows, lights, clocks, signs, cabinets, and other areas that accumulate dust or soil.
Clean bathrooms, fixtures, pipes, tile walls, metals, partitions, and attachments; replenish soap and paper supplies as needed or instructed.
Disinfect rooms, beds, patient furniture, and equipment such as rolling stock with germicidal solution.
Hang or remove cubicle curtains, drapes, shades, and blinds; move furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Spot-clean windows, walls, and carpets; vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture.
Clean or remove spills observed or upon request.
Follow established procedures while performing all tasks.
Use assigned equipment safely and clean it according to established guidelines.
Maintain compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards.
Follow standard practices for storing, issuing, and labeling chemicals.
Dispose of regular, recyclable, sharp-item, and regulated medical waste properly while wearing protective attire and observing safety rules and practices.
Report safety hazards, leaky pipes and faucets, and broken furniture, blinds, or other items.
Set up conference rooms and private dining rooms for meetings and gatherings while observing safety rules.
Keep equipment clean and in good condition.