Hospital Environmental Services Aide — Clean & Safe

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Child care assistance

Student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will support operations by ensuring areas meet cleanliness and safety standards across patient care zones.

Responsibilities include hard floor care, carpet and furniture care, waste disposal, and cleaning of surfaces; you will also handle linens, curtains, and patient-care items while complying with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand written instructions in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Ability to interact courteously with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform hard floor care including dusting and damp mopping.
• Provide carpet and furniture care including vacuuming, spot removal, and shampooing.
• Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linens, and recyclable materials, and replace liners.
• Clean and maintain horizontal and vertical surfaces such as vents, light fixtures, windows, and doors.
• Clean restrooms, including fixtures, and replenish supplies. Maintain assigned areas including stairwells, elevators, furniture, equipment, and patient care items.
• Change curtains, draperies, blinds, and shades as needed.
• Operate electric and battery-powered cleaning equipment and assist with moving furniture or equipment.
• Handle regulated medical waste, and respond to spills or emergencies while using proper protective equipment.
• Clean and remake beds, stretchers, and exam tables.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will support operations by ensuring areas meet cleanliness and safety standards across patient care zones.

Responsibilities include hard floor care, carpet and furniture care, waste disposal, and cleaning of surfaces; you will also handle linens, curtains, and patient-care items while complying with safety protocols.