Cleaner (Hospital) - Full Time Overnight (Alternating Weekends)

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Cleaner for full-time overnight shifts. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in hospital areas, handling medical waste, and adhering to infection control protocols. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of performing the tasks.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Washing floors, corridors, stairs, and windows.
• Transporting and disposing of medical waste.
• Cleaning specialized areas like labs and operating rooms.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

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At Stony Brook Medicine, our Cleaners are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of hospital rooms, corridors, and adjacent grounds. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work with all levels of the organization are essential.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Washing floors, corridors, stairs, walls, partitions, and windows using various cleaning tools.
• Transporting and disposing of medical waste and linens according to procedures.
• Stripping and waxing floors, vacuuming carpets, and dusting assigned areas.
• Cleaning and scrubbing lavatories, locker rooms, and related fixtures.
• Polishing furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Removing hazardous materials and placing them appropriately.
• Moving furniture and equipment for cleaning or setup purposes.
• Changing curtains, hanging pictures, and maintaining decor.
• Empting trash and recyclables per schedule.
• Assembling cleaning carts and diluting cleaning solutions properly.
• Wearing protective gear as required.
• Monitoring supplies and equipment, reporting issues to supervisors.
• Possibly removing snow, cleaning sidewalks, or mowing lawns.
• Cleaning specialized areas like labs, clean rooms, or operating rooms, following infection control protocols.

Qualifications:

• Required: Must be physically capable of performing the tasks and communicating effectively.
• Preferred: Experience in a hospital setting, excellent interpersonal and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work across organizational levels.

Additional notes: Resume/CV should be included with your application. This position remains open until filled, with an initial review two weeks after posting. Applications received before this date will be given full consideration.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. This position may require wearing respiratory protection and could be designated as 'essential' during emergencies.

Pre-employment requirements include a physical exam, reference check, drug screening, regulatory compliance, and providing necessary licenses/certificates.

We are committed to diversity and an inclusive environment. Accommodations are available upon request.

Salary range: $34,452/year, with possible additional pay depending on shifts and location.

Official job title: Cleaner

Location: Stony Brook, NY

Department: Environmental Services

Schedule: Full-time