Environmental Service Worker - Mass General Brigham : Job Details

Environmental Service Worker

Mass General Brigham

Job Location : Newton,MA, USA

Posted on : 2025-09-03T06:15:21Z

Job Description :

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a diverse team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business experts, tech specialists, researchers, and systems analysts, to further our mission. As a not-for-profit organization, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, aiming to provide exceptional healthcare. We believe that high-performing teams lead to groundbreaking medical discoveries and encourage all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Position: Per Diem Housekeeper

Job Summary: Performs routine housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe, and habitable environment according to departmental standards, including cleaning patient rooms after discharge.

  • Collects and disposes of trash and soiled linens, damp-wipes waste baskets and linen hampers, and performs high dusting to remove dirt and dust from vents, bed lights, televisions, high ledges, and other elevated areas.
  • Sanitizes bathrooms using appropriate chemicals and equipment, restocks supplies, replaces shower curtains, spot cleans soiled areas, and applies sanitary strips to toilet seats.
  • Damp-wipes telephones, cords, bedside tables, furniture, doorknobs, light switches, and other surfaces daily; spot cleans walls and windows as needed; strips and remakes beds upon patient discharge; cleans ceilings, walls, and bathroom tiles periodically; handles hazardous spills appropriately.
  • Maintains cleanliness of floors through dry mopping and wet mopping; prepares cleaning solutions; may strip and refinish floors, buff, or shampoo carpets as assigned.
  • Organizes housekeeping supplies and ensures equipment is in working order, including cleaning and restocking carts, changing vacuum bags, and maintaining safety protocols.
  • Uses personal protective equipment appropriately, recognizes hazardous situations, and responds accordingly.
  • Provides courteous service to patients, visitors, and staff, acting as a customer service representative; recognizes patient needs and calls for clinical assistance when necessary; leaves welcoming cards after room cleaning.
  • May assist in moving and discarding heavy furniture as needed.

    • Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, physical strength and stamina, on-the-job training, effective communication skills, problem-solving ability, and teamwork skills.

    Work Details: Onsite at 2014 Washington Street, scheduled weekly hours, per diem employment, day shift, pay range $17.36 - $21.09/hour.

    Additional Information: Our compensation approach considers skills, experience, education, and certifications. We offer competitive pay, benefits, career growth, and recognition programs. Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants.

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