Environmental Services Technician

153 The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Boston, MA is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services staff member to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires adherence to infection control and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, supply replenishment, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with at least 1 year in environmental services or laundry preferred, to support hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of environmental services or laundry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning routines in assigned areas following schedules.
• Ensure rooms and surfaces are sanitized and maintained per infection control protocols.
• Replenish supplies and maintain stock of cleaning materials and linens.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Report safety issues or unsafe conditions to management.

Skills

Environmental services

Cleaning

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Job Summary Responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff at Shriners Hospital for Children, adhering to all infection control and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate cleaning routine for scheduled areas as directed: cleans corners and baseboards, spot wipes walls, cleans interior and exterior windows of smudges.
• Bright work is clean and polished.
• Advanced floor care is performed including spray cleaning and buffing of all scheduled areas as directed, move furniture whenever possible.
• Supplies of disposables such as paper towels, soap, tissue and toilet paper are replenished daily.
• Has good knowledge of commonly used chemicals and cleaning supplies and uses proper mixing ratios indicated.
• Hospital Safety policies are followed, and unsafe conditions are reported to management.
• Equipment is operated, cleaned, handled and stored properly.
• Picks up soiled linen according to work schedule.
• Distributes clean linen to designated areas according to daily work schedule.
• Assists the Director with the ordering of all linen for the laundry department.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-year Environmental services or laundry

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities.

We're always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children's facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children's employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!