Building/Linen Attendant-Courier

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Gouverneur, NY is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to support hospital operations by cleaning patient areas, transporting linen, and delivering supplies. This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and compassionate service to patients and staff.

You will cross-train across departments, follow OSHA guidelines, operate hospital vehicles, and help maintain a clean, welcoming environment throughout clinical and off-site locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred but not required.
• Previous janitor and/or industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital linen management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cross train in all areas of the organization and for all shifts.
• Remove and dispose of trash and waste, including bio-hazardous materials.
• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, offices and hospital common areas.
• Maintain floors; strip wax; shampoo carpets per maintenance schedule.
• Maintain walkways for safe access and respond to requests for assistance.
• Pick up and deliver mail and materials within the allotted time frame.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance of hospital vehicles.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Cleaning experience

Linen management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 facility and clinics as required.

STATUS

Part Time

LOCATION

77 West Barney Street Gouverneur, NY 13642

DEPARTMENT

Facilities

SCHEDULE

6:30am-3pm

ATTRIBUTES

• High School Diploma or equivalent, previous janitor and/or industrial cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in hospital linen management is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. All EVS staff must cross train in all areas of the organization and for all shifts.
• 2. Removal and disposal of trash and waste product, inclusive of bio-hazardous materials.
• 3. Clean patient rooms, restrooms, offices and hospital common areas within established departmental standards, inclusive of off-site locations.
• 4. Maintain floors, strip wax floors; shampoo carpets according to scheduled maintenance standards.
• 5. Maintain walkways to ensure safe access.
• 6. Respond to visitor, patient and staff requests for assistance.
• 7. Pick up and deliver of mail and materials in allotted time frame.
• 8. Operation and preventive maintenance of hospital vehicle.
• 9. Maintain knowledge of OSHA and SDS practices.
• 10. Perform visual inspections of facility and note gauge readings in log.
• 11. Keep designated scheduled time frame.
• 12. High focus on customer and patient satisfaction.
• 13. Work as part of a team towards accomplishing departmental goals.
• 14. Provide transportation of materials to various off-site locations. (Courier Services)
• 15. Follows proper safety measure protocol when transporting clean linen to unit.
• 16. Follows proper safety measure protocol when filling linen closets.
• 17. Transports incoming clean linens to storage area.
• 18. Transports dirty linen to proper storage area.
• 19. Delivers extra linen as needed to units.
• 20. Other duties as assigned.

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.

PAY RANGE

$18.10 - $25.72 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.