Environmental Service Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 2,200,000 - 2,528,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs (Health/Dep Care)

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's RWJ Hamilton facility is seeking an Environmental Service Worker to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Your work supports infection prevention, patient safety and the exceptional healthcare experience by cleaning rooms, disposing of waste and keeping hospital areas tidy.

This full-time day-shift role (7am–3pm) includes rotating weekends and holidays. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work both independently and as part of a team,

Qualifications

• Hospital housekeeping and floor care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Req #: 0000260494

Category: Housekeeping / Environmental Services

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

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 #: 0000260494

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $15.97 - $18.35 per hour

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 day position from 7am – 3:00pm 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