Custodian

Ocean view psychiatric hospital; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Team-oriented environment

Growth opportunities

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a Custodian to join our Environmental Services team. Under supervision, ESCs keep the facility clean, sanitary, and orderly, following OSHA guidelines to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

This full-time position operates a rotating 3-day, 12-hour shift schedule (11:00 AM–11:30 PM) with weekend work required. High school diploma preferred and at least six months of healthcare or related experience; bilingual English/Spanish is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum six months of experience in a healthcare, hotel, motel, or similar environment preferred.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, shampoos, and cleans floor surfaces.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephones, vents and scour, polish and sanitize sinks, counters, stainless surfaces and waste receptacles.
• Empties waste receptacles; cleans solid waste containers.
• Wash windows and walls; may remove draperies, rugs, and other bulky items.
• Moves and arranges furniture as needed for cleaning or presentation purposes.
• Reports defective furniture and equipment needed for repairs to the Supervisor.
• Maintains essential equipment and utility closets in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform tasks using appropriate infection control techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Psychiatric Adult Inpatient
Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $23.00-24.00

Schedule & Hours:

• This position operates on a rotating 3-day, 12-hour shift schedule that includes a combination of weekdays and weekends. Reliability and flexibility for weekend rotations are required

• Shifts available are 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Position Summary

Ocean View Environmental Services Custodians staff play crucial roles on our team. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer and Hospital Administrator, ESCs perform a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Staff ensure a safe and clean environment according to OSHA standards. Make a difference by providing quality care alongside us at Ocean View!

Key Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, shampoos, and cleans floor surfaces.

• Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephones, vents and scour, polish and sanitize sinks, counters, stainless surfaces and waste receptacles.

• Empties waste receptacles; cleans solid waste containers.

• Wash windows and walls; may remove draperies, rugs, and other bulky items.

• Moves and arranges furniture as needed for cleaning or presentation purposes.

• Reports defective furniture and equipment needed for repairs to the Supervisor.

• Maintains essential equipment and utility closets in a clean and orderly manner.

• Perform tasks using appropriate infection control techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of six months of experience in a healthcare, hotel, motel, or similar environment preferred.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or hospital setting (role-specific equivalent acceptable).

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and advancement within the organization

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for qualifying employees

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, twisting, and bending are required.

• Must possess adequate auditory capacity to communicate clearly and follow verbal instructions.

• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Requirements

Depending on assignment of position may be required to work in a locked unit with juveniles, formerly incarcerated, and individuals assigned to guardianship who have complex social, and psycho-social needs; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work weekends, and to work holidays as needed as Ocean View is a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility and coverage is essential; environment can be noisy and sporadically chaotic, and may be exposed to hostile patients and profanity.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education

• Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs