Environmental Porter (Full Time)

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL is seeking an Environmental Porter (Full Time) to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the hospital campus. The role supports the Environmental Services team by performing routine and specialized cleaning, transporting waste, and assisting with room turnover to ensure infection prevention standards are met.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED preferred, with a background in healthcare or hospital environment

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, Environmental Services, or hospital experience preferred but not required.
• Healthcare environment experience is a plus.
• Ability to understand basic instructions, safety information, chemical labels, and departmental procedures.
• Ability to follow infection prevention and cleaning protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout Larkin Community Hospital South Miami Campus.
• Support Environmental Services by performing routine and specialized cleaning duties, transporting waste and soiled linen, and assisting with room turnover.
• Contribute to infection prevention standards and a safe environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Prioritize tasks and respond to urgent cleaning needs while maintaining confidentiality and hospital policies.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Infection prevention

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

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Environmental Porter (Full Time)

Full-Time Manual Labor Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, FL, US

Position Summary

The Environmental Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout Larkin Community Hospital South Miami Campus. This position supports the Environmental Services Department by performing routine and specialized cleaning duties, transporting waste and soiled linen, maintaining assigned areas, and assisting with room preparation and turnover as needed.

The Environmental Porter plays an important role in supporting infection prevention standards and ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Previous housekeeping, janitorial, Environmental Services, or hospital experience preferred but not required.

Previous experience working in a healthcare environment is a plus.

Ability to understand basic instructions, safety information, chemical labels, and departmental procedures.

Ability to follow infection prevention and cleaning protocols.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail.

Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional demeanor.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and visitors.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.

Ability to push or pull housekeeping carts, waste containers, linen carts, and related equipment.

Ability to lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.

Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and disinfectants while using required personal protective equipment.

Ability to perform duties in patient-care areas and other hospital environments where exposure to bodily fluids, infectious materials, and other occupational hazards may occur.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation practices.

Understanding of proper waste and linen handling procedures.

Ability to safely operate Environmental Services equipment.

Ability to prioritize assignments and respond to urgent cleaning needs.

Strong customer-service skills and professional conduct.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital policies and procedures.