Environmental Services Worker

Garnet Health Medical Center

Harris (NY)

On-site

USD 24,714 - 25,444

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement programs

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Free transportation services

Job summary

A leading health system in New York is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to maintain cleanliness and order in the facilities. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and basic English skills. Responsibilities include manual housekeeping tasks and ensuring a supportive environment for patients and staff. The job requires physical capability to lift up to 25 pounds and may involve working irregular hours. A commitment to teamwork and patient-centric care is essential.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a housekeeping or custodial position preferred, but not required.
Position may require lifting up to 25 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
May be required to work irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

Perform manual housekeeping duties to maintain clean and sanitary conditions.
Ensure a suitable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Collaborate with the Environmental Supervisor for task completion.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write basic English

Ability to follow instructions

Critical thinking and flexibility

Customer sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient‑centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award‑winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as an Environmental Services Worker on our Environmental Services team at Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills.

Responsibilities

An Environmental Services Worker is an ancillary employee who, under the direct supervision of the Environmental Supervisor, performs manual housekeeping duties in an orderly and sanitary manner for the purpose of maintaining the hospital facilities in a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive condition, to provide a suitable environment for the care of patients, visitors and for the work of the hospital staff.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The compensation range for the role is $17.94-$18.47 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum Experience: Ability to speak, read and write basic English. Able to follow instructions. Previous experience in a housekeeping or custodial position preferred, but not required.
Required Certification/Registration: N/A
Physical Requirements: Position will primarily be light work requiring lifting up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching is required. Requires 100% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.
Working Conditions:
- Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well‑lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
- Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi‑task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.