Per Diem- Environmental Services Aide (Evenings)

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ, is seeking an on-site housekeeping staff member responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across assigned areas.

Tasks include cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, and restocking supplies throughout the facility under supervisor guidance. The role requires ability to work in environments with chemicals, radiation exposure risks, and physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas to maintain cleanliness, sanitary and aseptic conditions using approved cleaners.
• Remove trash from containers and restock dispensers.
• Perform high dusting, bathroom cleaning, and general housekeeping tasks.
• Clean offices, utility rooms, lounges and other rooms as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paterson, NJ, United States (On-site)

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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.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20250315
• Job Category Support Services
• Posting Date 06/11/2026, 06:15 PM
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)