Hospital Environmental Services Associate I

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Northwell Health Sharon Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services team member to maintain clean and safe patient areas. You will perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, and waste disposal across hospital facilities to support a high standard of patient care.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, English communication skills, and the ability to work under supervision. This role includes handling chemicals and operating cleaning equipment in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs a variety of environmental services functions including daily sanitizing with a germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and windowsills.
• Ensures all tiled floors are dust mopped, damp mopped, free of dust, dirt and black marks and that edges and baseboards are clean.
• Utilizes appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure; ensures proper dilution and proper labeling and secure storage when not in use.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly; reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to the proper disposal area.
• Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen where applicable.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing, Standard Precautions, and isolation precautions; uses disinfectants as required.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health Sharon Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services team member to maintain clean and safe patient areas. You will perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, and waste disposal across hospital facilities to support a high standard of patient care.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, English communication skills, and the ability to work under supervision. This role includes handling chemicals and operating cleaning equipment in a hospital setting.