Environmental Service Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Environmental Service Worker at RWJ Hamilton Hospital to help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role supports infection prevention and patient safety by preparing rooms and maintaining hospital areas.

This full-time evening shift (3pm–11pm) includes rotating weekends and holidays. Prior hospital housekeeping or floor care experience is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and follow safety

Qualifications

• Hospital housekeeping and floor care experience preferred.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physically active work.
• Ability to follow Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and hospital areas.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental duties per policy.
• Handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste properly.
• Clean surgical equipment and isolated/off-site areas as assigned.
• Maintain stock of supplies and chemicals; work independently while meeting standards.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and support compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Physical stamina

Job description

Req #: 0000263765

Category: Housekeeping / Environmental Services

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Environmental Services

Pay Range: $15.97 - $18.35 per hour

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Environmental Service Worker

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000263765

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $15.97 - $18.35 per hour

Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Environmental Service Worker As a Environmental Service Worker, you'll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for every patient, visitor, and team member who enters our facility. Your work is essential to infection prevention, patient safety, and the exceptional healthcare experience our communities expect. Every room you prepare directly supports outstanding patient care.

As a Housekeeping Worker, a typical day might include the following:

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and assigned hospital areas in a timely manner.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental services duties according to hospital policies.
• Understand and properly handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste.
• Clean surgical equipment, surgical invasive areas, isolation areas, and off-site campus areas as assigned.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Work independently while meeting department quality standards.
• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
• Support Joint Commission and Department of Health compliance standards.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You take pride in creating clean, organized, and safe spaces.
• You understand that behind-the-scenes work has a direct impact on patient outcomes.
• You are dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• You pay close attention to detail and consistently follow safety procedures.
• You enjoy being part of a team dedicated to serving others.

To be considered for this opportunity, hospital housekeeping and floor care experience are preferred. Candidates should be comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

This full-time evening shift position is from 3pm – 11pm and includes rotating weekends and holidays. Experience working within Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer