Housekeeping Worker-Environmental Services-Mount Sinai Morningside-Part Time/Days (7am-3pm)/Every Weekend/Holidays

About the role

Cleans, maintains, and supplies assigned patient and non-patient areas according to standardized procedures of the department by utilizing mechanical equipment, tools, chemical solutions, and cleaning supplies. Sets up conference rooms and private dining rooms for various types of meetings and gatherings, observing safety rules. Keeps equipment clean and in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cleaning solutions, housekeeping supplies, and equipment as assigned.
• Dusts, cleans furniture, windowsills, light fixtures, vents, ledges, blinds, shades, radiators, doors and frames, moldings, windows, lights, clocks, signs, cabinets, and any other areas which accumulate dust and/or soil according to departmental procedure.
• Cleans bathrooms, fixtures, pipes, tile walls, metals, partitions, and attachments; replenishes soap and paper supplies as needed or instructed.
• Disinfects rooms, beds, patient furniture, and equipment such as rolling stock with germicidal solution.
• Hangs and/or removes cubicle curtains, drapes, shades, and blinds; moves furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Spot cleans windows, walls, and carpets; vacuums carpet, upholstered furniture, etc.
• Cleans or removes spills observed or upon request.
• Follows established procedures in performing all tasks.
• Uses various equipment while performing assigned tasks and operates equipment in a safe manner.
• Cleans all equipment according to established guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards.
• Follows standard practices for storing, issuing, and labeling of chemicals.
• Properly disposes of all regular, recyclable, sharp items, and regulated medical waste wearing proper protective attire and observing safety rules and practices.
• Reports all safety hazards, leaky pipes and faucets, and all broken furniture, blinds, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in institutional cleaning preferred.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSSL

About the employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people by taking on complex health care challenges through discovery, education, and patient-centered care.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $24.605 - $26.4614 hourly. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need.