Environmental Services Aide

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a housekeeping team member to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized hospital environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will work under Environmental Services leadership and perform a wide range of physically demanding duties to support daily operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), good manual dexterity, and the ability to perform strenuous tasks for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Manual dexterity of all limbs; able to operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous work for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Select and stock materials from designated area.
• Clean and restock carts and equipment; maintain cleanliness.
• Clean assigned areas per department policies.
• Vacuum, sweep, dust, mop; move furniture as needed.
• Collect and transport soiled linen.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Perform other housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Lifting/physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Environmental Services Work under the supervision of Environmental Services/Assistant Director/Supervisors. Performs a wide variety of highly demanding physical activities to assist in maintaining the hospital in a clean, sanitary, organized and attractive condition for patients, employees and visitors. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties: Selects and obtains materials and supplies from designated area, stocks cart and reports to assigned areas. Cleans and restocks all carts and equipment at the end of shift. Cleans assigned areas by performing duties per department policies and procedures. Vacuums carpet, sweeps, dusts and wet mops, moving furniture and equipment as needed. Removes trash from waste containers Arranges furniture and equipment before and after cleaning Restocks all supplies of soap, tissue, towels, gloves, and other disposable items. Collect and transport soiled linen. Reports furniture, light fixtures and other items in need of repair to the supervisor Performs other special projects, detailing tasks related to the housekeeping functions. Reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately to supervisor Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Education: High school education or GED preferred. Licensure: None. Experience: Preferred but not required. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Manual dexterity of all limbs. Ability to follow instructions and procedures. Ability to perform strenuous work assignments for long periods of time. Ability to operate complex machines and equipment related to housekeeping functions.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $25.34 - $27.94. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.