Per Diem -Environmental Services Aide

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's University Medical Center is seeking a Facilities Support Associate to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across assigned areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, restocking supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

No prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided. Candidates should be able to read written instructions and follow established procedures. The role involves lifting, standing for extended periods, and working in an environment with

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and use PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas using approved germicides and cleaners.
• Restock dispensers and remove trash; perform dusting and mopping.
• Assist with general cleaning of offices, restrooms, lounges, and utility rooms as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for keeping assign areas clean, sanitary and aseptic by scouring, scrubbing, mopping and polishing using approved germicides and cleaners. Removes trash from containers. Performs high dusting spot cleaning, bathroom cleaning, restock all dispensers through out facility, clean offices, utility rooms, lounges and all other rooms as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls.
• Works in an area in which there is exposure to hazardous chemicals or carcinogenic agents which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
• Works in an area in which there is exposure to radiation which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
• Work requires exposure to blood and various body fluids which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.
• Works in an area that is very uncomfortable because of extreme temperatures, noise levels, odors or other similar conditions.
• Work requires handling of hot liquids, toxic or flammable chemicals, or contaminated materials which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing for more than two hours at a time
• Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, or ramps Stooping or bending
• Manual dexterity, reach and grasp objects
• Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Ability to hear and communicate orally
• Pushing or pulling supply carts

Qualifications

• Work requires the ability to read and understand written instruction and no previous experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred plus three to six months on the job training and orientation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20250314
• Job Category Support Services
• Posting Date 06/11/2026, 06:14 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)