Environmental Service Worker - Northwell Health : Job Details

Job Description

Performs cleaning duties and other tasks assigned by the Environmental Services Department. Adheres to NS-LIJHS/departmental policies, procedures, and JCAHO/regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning functions following established procedures promptly.
• Uses properly labeled cleaning supplies as instructed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition; uses supplies efficiently.
• Cleans beds, blinds, ceilings, light fixtures, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, walls, windows, wall tiles, vents, televisions, etc., following procedures.
• Washes and hangs draperies and cubicle curtains.
• Washes and polishes furniture and metal fixtures.
• Sweeps walkways and outside perimeter of the facility, where applicable.
• Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, vacuums, and buffs floors.
• Replenishes soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue as needed.
• Moves furniture for cleaning or departmental needs; may relocate furniture to outside storage.
• Distributes and collects linens, including soiled linen, and delivers to the linen department.
• Collects, cleans, and relines trash receptacles; disposes of waste appropriately.
• Handles infectious waste with care, depositing in designated areas and operating Sani-Pak equipment.
• Moves furniture for maintenance or cleaning purposes and restores it afterward.
• Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, and podiums for events.
• Removes trash before setting up for meetings or functions.
• Performs related duties as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital or industrial setting preferred.
• Competency in using buffing, scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, and extractor machines; familiarity with Sani-Pak and cardboard baling machine.
• Ability to lift/carry 15 pounds; capable of walking, climbing stairs, and bending repeatedly during shifts.
• Effective communication skills in English (speaking and reading).

Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range is an estimate of potential compensation and may be adjusted based on factors such as location, experience, education, and internal policies.