Housekeeping Worker-Environmental Services-Mount Sinai Morningside-Part Time/Evenings/Every Weekend/Holidays

About the role

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Housekeeping Worker at Mount Sinai St. Luke's, BHF - Environmental Services - STL. This position is part of the SEIU 1199-MSSL collective bargaining unit.

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
• 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, vacuum carpet, upholstered furniture etc.
• Cleans or removes spills observed or upon request
• Uses various equipment while performing assigned tasks
• Operates equipment in a safe manner and cleans all equipment according to established guidelines
• Maintains compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards
• Follows standard practices for storing, issuing, 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, reports all broken furniture, blinds, etc.

Qualifications

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