Hospital Housekeeping Specialist

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a housekeeping professional to clean, maintain, and supply patient and non-patient areas in accordance with department procedures. The role includes setting up conference rooms and dining areas while observing safety rules and maintaining equipment in good condition.

The position requires adherence to OSHA/JCAHO standards and careful handling of cleaning chemicals and waste, with a focus on safety and cleanliness across hospital spaces.

Qualifications

• Union affiliation SEIU 1199-MSW.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cleaning solutions, housekeeping supplies and equipment as assigned to perform the following housekeeping related tasks.
• Dusts, cleans furniture, windowsills, light fixtures, vents, ledges, blinds, shades and blinds, moves furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Cleans bathrooms, fixtures, pipes, tile walls, metals, partitions and attachments, replenishes soap and paper supplies as needed or instructed.
• Disinfects rooms, beds, patient furniture and equipment such as rolling stock with germicidal solution.
• Hangs and/or removes cubicle curtains, drapes, shades and blinds, moves furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Spot cleans windows, walls and carpets, vacuum carpet, upholstered furniture etc.
• Cleans or removes spills observed or upon request.
• Follows established procedures in performing all tasks.
• Uses various equipment while performing assigned tasks.
• Operates equipment in safe manner and cleans all equipment according to established guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards.
• Follows standard practices for storing, issuing, labeling of chemicals.
• Properly disposes of all regular, recyclable, sharp items and regulated medical waste wearing proper protective attire and observing safety rules and practices.
• Reports all safety hazards; leaky pipes and faucets, reports all broken furniture, blinds, etc.

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a housekeeping professional to clean, maintain, and supply patient and non-patient areas in accordance with department procedures. The role includes setting up conference rooms and dining areas while observing safety rules and maintaining equipment in good condition.

The position requires adherence to OSHA/JCAHO standards and careful handling of cleaning chemicals and waste, with a focus on safety and cleanliness across hospital spaces.