Housekeeping Worker-Environmental Services-Mount Sinai West-Part Time/Evenings/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 to perform housekeeping-related tasks.
• 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; 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW

About the employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.

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, more than 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, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $24.605 - $26.4614 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.