Building Attendant - Hospital - CPH

120 Canton - Potsdam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Building Attendant for the Environmental Services department at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam, NY. The role involves cleaning patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces, with a focus on safety and customer service.

The position requires cleaning experience, OSHA/MSDS compliance, and the ability to work per diem, including every other weekend. Pay range is $18.46–$26.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• 6 months industrial/institutional cleaning experience (preferred).
• Union status note: 1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical (per diem may not be eligible).
• Must adhere to OSHA and MSDS safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain patient rooms, operating rooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas; manage waste per standards.
• Maintain floors; strip, wax, and shampoo; ensure safe walkways.
• Provide responsive assistance to patients, visitors, and staff with a strong customer-service focus.
• Follow OSHA and MSDS safety practices while collaborating to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Building Attendant- Hospital Department: Environmental Services Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam, NY 13676 Hours Per Week: Per Diem Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; including every other weekend

Summary

Maintain sanitary and attractive surroundings, provide excellent customer service, and comply with safety/regulatory guidelines. Comply with OSHA and MSDS practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of patient rooms, operating rooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas; handle trash and waste disposal in compliance with standards.
• Maintain floors and carpets through stripping, waxing, and shampooing; ensure walkways are safe and accessible.
• Provide responsive assistance to patients, visitors, and staff, maintaining a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Adhere to OSHA and MSDS safety practices while working collaboratively to achieve departmental goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 Months industrial/ institutional cleaning experience
• UNION: 1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

Physical Requirements

Heavy - This category includes physically intensive work such as lifting heavy materials (up to 100 lbs.), climbing ladders, crawling into tight spaces, and working on uneven, slippery, or elevated surfaces. Employees must demonstrate strong motor coordination, balance, and spatial awareness to safely operate tools and equipment. High visual and auditory alertness is required, especially in areas with moving machinery. Emotional demands are moderate, focusing on hazard recognition, task accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. Environmental exposures may include extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, loud noise, and mechanical hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and periodic physical examinations are often required. 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

PAY RANGE: $18.46 - $26.24 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Description

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.