Environmental Services Aide (21)

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services staff member to support hospital cleanliness and hygiene. Responsibilities include stocking materials, cleaning carts and equipment, and maintaining sanitary conditions throughout patient areas.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow procedures, and reliable performance for a 40-hour work week with varied shifts. High school diploma preferred; no licensure required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate complex housekeeping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Selects and stocks materials and supplies; maintains carts and equipment.
• Cleans and restocks carts and fixtures; performs duties per department procedures.
• Cleans assigned areas; vacuums, sweeps, dusts and mops.
• Removes trash; arranges furniture and equipment for housekeeping tasks.
• Restocks soap, tissue, towels, gloves and disposable items.
• Collects and transports soiled linen; reports repairs to supervisor.
• Performs special housekeeping projects and reports hazards promptly.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Stamina

Safety awareness

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!