Building Service Attendant, Cobble Hill

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,969 - 39,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Building Service Attendant responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions in various areas of the Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills in English and adhere to safety protocols. Cleaning tasks include sweeping, mopping, and maintaining equipment. Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required. This position offers a competitive salary of $24.61 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate and understand simple directions in English.
• Must be able to read MSDS and chemical labels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in assigned areas.
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines.
• Perform various cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, and trash disposal.

Skills

Communication in English

Understanding safety protocols

Job description

Overview

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system focused on quality and patient outcomes with a broad network of locations and a strong research enterprise.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Service Attendant, Cobble Hill. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for maintaining an approved level of cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the areas assigned within the Medical Center.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains established safety and infection control guidelines. Follows departmental safety guidelines when using equipment and moving furniture; utilizes proper body mechanics. Requests assistance when lifting or moving items too large or heavy. Wears gloves at all times and follows infection control procedures. Washes hands frequently and prevents cross contamination. Advises supervisor of any hazardous conditions in the area. Posts wet floor signs and takes other actions to prevent accidents caused by wet floors as designated by policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection, floor polishing, high dusting, spot washing, door cleaning, wall cleaning, bed making, toilets cleaning, furniture cleaning, trash disposal, blinds and shade cleaning, radiators, railings, stairways, lights, vents, doors, cubicle and shower curtain maintenance. Uses ladder for door frames and cleans picture frames. Cleans porter’s closets and equipment; replenishes cleaning supplies. Uses telephone and pager for Bed Tracking.
• Proficient in operating the Bed Tracking System and pager for receiving discharges to be cleaned and reporting completed discharges. Knowledgeable in Bed Tracking. Performs 7-Cleaning Steps for each patient room daily and provides discharge cleaning as required. Performs dusting, spot wall washing, damp wiping of environmental surfaces using bleach and/or hospital disinfectant cleaner. Sweeps and mops floors, disinfects bathrooms and restocks supplies. Empties and relines trash containers. Removes finger marks from walls, doors and other surfaces. Performs high dusting as scheduled. Uses germicidal cleaner for disinfecting items in toilets. Awareness of hospital safety including RACE, PASS, chemical and trash safety, MSDS, HIPAA and infection control protocols. Cleans area soiled by blood or body fluids as needed.
• Maintains adequate supplies throughout the workday. Manages tools and equipment needed to perform tasks. Performs thorough cleaning of assigned areas per work assignment and supervisor instructions. Empties and disposes of trash properly, cleans interior/exterior areas as needed, and replaces clean liners. Sweeps hard floors, moves items to remove lint/dirt, uses dust mops. Mops floors with appropriate germicidal/bleach solution and ensures floor is clean.
• Vacuums carpeted areas, removes spots, uses carpet spotter, and prepares floors for burnishing. Ensures a shine after buffing with burnisher. Cleans beds from discharges and places clean linen on beds. Sets up discharge rooms for admission per specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to communicate and understand simple directions in English. Must be able to read MSDS and chemical labels.

Preferred Qualifications

One to two years of cleaning experience in a health care environment preferred but not required.

Additional Information

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We require applications to be completed online. Salary range is $24.61 per hour; actual salary depends on experience and other factors. View the Pay Transparency Notice for details.