Environmental Service Worker

Full-time, hourly position located at 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM), 40 hours per week, including every other weekend and holidays as needed.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Department, the Environmental Service Worker cleans and supplies patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other assigned areas in accordance with standard procedures and Medical Center objectives.

Responsibilities

• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs
• Assist in cleaning emergency spills observed or upon request
• Clean housekeeping closet and maintain par levels
• Collect and transport all waste, including regulated medical waste (RMW), according to policy
• Compact trash or place in containers
• Damp buff and shampoo carpets with approved equipment
• Dry and wet mop floors of rooms and offices
• Dust mop and wet mop corridors, stairwells, and other common areas
• Empty waste receptacles and remove trash
• Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and arrange repairs when needed
• Observe and report the need to repair equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures
• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and prescribed methods
• Perform patient discharge cleaning using a 9-step cleaning procedure
• Refill paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and toilet seat dispensers
• Return promptly from errands, breaks, and meals
• Scrub and burnish floors with approved equipment
• Transport bulk trash from designated collection points to the compactor area
• Use and prepare cleaning solutions according to procedure
• Vacuum carpets

Requirements

• Successful completion of general and department-specific orientation

Qualifications

• Preferred: GED or high school diploma
• Preferred: Hospital housekeeping experience

Pay

$19.79 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick time)
• Retirement plans
• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan planning support
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., pet insurance)
• Community and volunteer opportunities
• Discounts through partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon)