Building/Linen Attendant-Courier

JOB TITLE: Building/Linen Attendant-Courier - Gouverneur Hospital, Environmental Services (Full-Time, Evenings, Including Weekend Rotation)

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital - 77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

SCHEDULE: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM; every other weekend

SUMMARY

Travel a scheduled daily route to pick up or deliver mail, supplies, and Lab specimens to the hospital facilities.  Ensure all documents are handled safely, and vehicles are secure at all times. Maintain sanitary and attractive surroundings, provide excellent customer service, comply with hospital safety guidelines, and uphold OSHA and MDS guidelines/practices.  Responsible for maintaining linen levels and transporting linen throughout the facility. Work in all areas of the facility and clinics as required.

ATTRIBUTES

• High School Diploma or equivalent; previous janitor and/or industrial cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience in hospital linen management is desirable.
   

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross-train in all EVS areas and shifts across the organization. 
• Remove and dispose of general and biohazardous waste.
• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, offices, common areas, and off-site locations.
• Maintain floors, carpets, walkways, and overall facility cleanliness.
• Respond to patient, visitor, and staff requests while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
• Pick up and deliver mail, materials, and supplies to on-site and off-site locations.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on hospital vehicles.
• Transport, store, and distribute clean and soiled linen following safety protocols.
• Follow OSHA, SDS, and established safety procedures.
• Complete facility inspections, maintain required logs, meet schedules, and support departmental goals.

UNION:

1199 SEIU (GH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drive - These positions involve frequent driving across varied routes, with regular loading and unloading of materials and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. or more. Employees must safely enter and exit vehicles, push or pull carts, and navigate ramps, stairs, and uneven surfaces. Strong visual and auditory acuity are essential for safe vehicle operation and task performance. Emotional and cognitive requirements include sustained attention, managing time-sensitive deliveries, and responding to schedule changes. Environmental exposures include inclement weather, roadway hazards, and loading dock conditions.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.10 - $25.72

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.