Environmental Services Associate I

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a hospital cleaning specialist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The role focuses on preventing disease spread by thorough cleaning and proper waste disposal, ensuring sterile equipment and sanitary patient areas.

The position requires basic education, with 0–1 year of related experience preferred. The successful candidate will follow strict infection control guidelines and participate in regular department meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
• Working knowledge of vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties in alignment with infection control guidelines.
• Completes waste stream removal.
• Clean and service assigned areas following established procedures.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies around departments to maintain cleanliness.
• Operates floor machines and buffers.
• Participates in at least eight unit/department meetings annually.
• Maintains assigned areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.

Skills

Chemicals safety

Cleaning tools

Education

Some High School Completed

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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.

Summary

Job Summary

Responsible for performing work aimed at preventing the spread of any diseases by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing areas, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and efficiently sterilizing equipment and apparatuses.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Performs cleaning duties in alignment with the organization and according to pre-established schedules and infection control guidelines
• Completes waste stream removal
• According to established procedures clean and service assigned areas
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around the Medical Center departments, and performs a variety of cleaning duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition
• Operates assigned equipment, (floor machines, buffers)
• Participates in a minimum of eight unit/department meetings annually
• Maintain assigned patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times

Qualifications

Education Some High School Completed required 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)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)