Environmental Services Associate 1 - FT Evening

About the Role

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses, and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and beyond. As New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees, Northwell is committed to changing health care for the better.

Maintains the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities to ensure the best and safest health care environment. Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas, utilizing appropriate chemicals and supplies according to established procedures. Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all tasks to reflect the standards of the Environmental Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.
• Performs a variety of environmental services functions, including daily sanitizing with a germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and windowsills.
• Ensures all tiled floors are dust mopped, damp mopped, free of dust, dirt, and black marks, and that all corners, edges, and baseboards are clean.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure, ensuring proper dilution, labeling, and secure storage when not in use.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly and reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
• Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen (not applicable in certain locations).
• Follows all infection control practices, including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions, and isolation precautions. Utilizes appropriate chemicals and disinfectants to prevent the spread of infection.
• Works independently with normal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• 0-6 months of experience; experience in a domestic setting will be considered.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity required.
• Occupational: Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Very heavy effort; may exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Pay

$17.00 - $28.50 hourly