Environmental Services Aide I

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment across patient and non-patient areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, and infection prevention per standards.

Evening shift, 25 hours per week, regular employment. Located at 149 Thirteenth Street Building 149, Boston, MA. Pay range $17.71–$22.15 hourly.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and disinfection duties according to schedules and infection prevention standards.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of waste according to guidelines.
• Maintain patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe environment.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support operations.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment (floor machines, buffers).
• Report hazards and equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Infection control

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment through routine cleaning, disinfection, waste removal, and infection prevention practices. Ensures assigned patient and non-patient care areas meet established cleanliness and safety standards.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions

• Perform cleaning and disinfection duties in accordance with established schedules, infection prevention standards, and departmental procedures.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of waste streams according to regulatory and organizational guidelines.
• Clean and service assigned patient care and non-patient care areas to maintain a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout the medical center as needed to support operational needs.
• Operate and maintain environmental services equipment, including floor machines and buffers.
• Maintain patient rooms, common areas, offices, and clinical spaces in a clean and presentable condition.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and environmental services policies and procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in a minimum of eight departmental or unit meetings annually.
• Provide courteous and professional service to patients, visitors, and staff while supporting a positive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials
• Experience: Related experience 0-1 year preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
  • Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Monday through Friday

5:30 pm- 10:30 pm

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

Scheduled Weekly Hours

25

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $22.15/Hourly

Grade

1

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.