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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Environmental Services Aide

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Posted on Nov 10
Full-timeForest Hills, Queens, NY, USA$28.58 - $29.15In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience in an industrial or hospital setting is preferred.
  • Demonstrated competency in using buffing and scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, extractor machines, the Sani-Pak, and a cardboard baling machine.
  • Ability to lift and carry 15 pounds.
  • Ability to ambulate, walk up and down stairs, and repeatedly bend at the knees during the shift to perform cleaning duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both speaking and reading.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all cleaning functions according to established procedures and in a timely manner.
  • Use properly labeled cleaning supplies for each job as instructed.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and use supplies economically.
  • Clean beds, blinds, ceilings, light fixtures, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, walls, windows, wall tiles, ceiling and wall vents, and televisions according to established procedures.
  • Wash and hang draperies and cubicle curtains.
  • Wash and polish furniture and metal.
  • Sweep walkways and the outside perimeter of the facility where applicable.
  • Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, vacuum, and buff floors.
  • Replenish liquid soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
  • Move furniture between areas in the facility where applicable, including to an outside storage facility when asked.
  • Distribute clean linen carts and pick up soiled linen for delivery to the linen department.
  • Collect garbage and clean and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners.
  • Transport garbage to the designated area and dispose of non-infectious waste appropriately.
  • Carefully place red-bag infectious waste in the holding cart.
  • Transport red-bag garbage to the Sani-Pak area, insert it into the Sani-Pak, and operate the receptacle.
  • Move and replace furniture as needed after carpet installations, before floor stripping, sealing, or waxing, and during department relocations where applicable.
  • Move items as necessary to facilitate required work and replace them afterward.
  • Set up and break down tables, chairs, lecture podiums, and other items according to specifications.
  • Remove trash before setting up for the next function or meeting.
  • Perform related duties as required.

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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