Full-Time Entry-Level Hospital Environmental Aide

Tufts Medicine; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Aide I in Boston to maintain a clean, orderly environment across patient areas and facilities. You will stock supplies, clean rooms, and operate cleaning equipment under supervision, following infection control protocols and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes routine housekeeping, waste removal, and safe handling of hazardous materials, with opportunities to contribute to a high standard of cleanliness in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English.
• Operates simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, compactors.
• Familiarity with operation of heavy duty, electrical cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleaning cart in orderly condition and keeps stocked with supplies.
• Removes waste including rubbish, cardboard, recycle and hazardous material.
• Disinfects bathrooms, makes beds, and transports linen as needed.
• Operates heavy cleaning equipment such as floor machines and vacuum cleaners.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor and follows infection control practices.
• Performs cleaning tasks in patient areas, offices, clinics, and other assigned spaces.

Skills

Basic English

Floor Rotos

Vacuums

Compactors

Electrical cleaning tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor rotos

Vacuum cleaners

Compactors

Electrical cleaning equipment

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Aide I in Boston to maintain a clean, orderly environment across patient areas and facilities. You will stock supplies, clean rooms, and operate cleaning equipment under supervision, following infection control protocols and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes routine housekeeping, waste removal, and safe handling of hazardous materials, with opportunities to contribute to a high standard of cleanliness in a hospital setting.