Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Environmental Services team is seeking a dedicated cleaner to perform cleaning duties across the facility, following policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves operating cleaning equipment, moving furniture for maintenance, replenishing supplies, and assisting with waste disposal; the candidate should be reliable, able to lift 15 pounds, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial or hospital setting preferred.
• Competency in using buffing/scrubbing machines, vacuums and extractors; familiar with Sani-Pak and baling machine.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds.
• Able to ambulate, go up/down stairs, bend repeatedly during cleaning duties.
• English communication (spoken and reading).

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning functions following established procedures in a timely fashion.
• Uses labeled cleaning supplies for each job as instructed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition; uses supplies economically.
• Cleans beds, blinds, ceilings, fixtures, sinks, toilets, tiles, vents, TVs, etc.
• Washes and hangs draperies and cubicle curtains.
• Washes and polishes furniture and metal.
• Sweeps walkways and facility perimeter.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, vacuums, and buffs floors.
• Replenishes soap, towels and toilet tissue.
• Moves furniture for maintenance or relocation as needed.
• Disposes garbage and infectious/non-infectious waste properly.
• Transports garbage to designated area; replaces liners.
• Operates Sani-Pak receptacle.
• Sets up/breaks down furniture for events or carpet work.
• Removes trash before next setup.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Ability to lift 15 pounds

Effective English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffing and scrubbing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Extractor machines

Sani-Pak

Cardboard baling machine

Job description

Northwell Health's Environmental Services team is seeking a dedicated cleaner to perform cleaning duties across the facility, following policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves operating cleaning equipment, moving furniture for maintenance, replenishing supplies, and assisting with waste disposal; the candidate should be reliable, able to lift 15 pounds, and communicate effectively in English.