Environmental Service Worker

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Performs routine housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe and habitable environment according to departmental standards. Responsibilities Cleans Patient Rooms after Discharge. Picks up and discards trash and soiled linens. Damp-wipes waste baskets and linen hampers. Performs high dusting activities to ensure that vents, bed lights, televisions, high ledges, and other high areas are free from dirt and dust. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms. Uses appropriate chemicals and cleaning equipment to ensure that the mirror, sink, toilet, and shower are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Restocks toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap, as needed. Replaces shower curtains as needed. Spot cleans any soiled areas as needed. Places sanitary strips across toilet seat. Damp wipes telephones, the on-call button cords, bed‑side tables, and over‑the‑bed tables, chairs, bed rails, head and foot boards, and all other furniture in the room daily. Damp wipes doorknobs, light switches, window sills, pictures, and other horizontal surfaces daily. Spot cleans walls as needed. May clean windows. Strips, damp wipes, and remakes beds upon patient discharge. May cycle‑clean rooms (including cleaning ceiling, walls, bathroom tiles, etc.) as assigned by Supervisor. May use mess kits on hazardous spills. Dry mop patient room floor, including bathroom floor. Prepares cleaning solution with Hospital Approved Disinfectant. Wet mops patient room floor, including bathroom floor daily. In administrative offices and at Nursing Stations, damp wipes office furniture, computer terminals, telephones, file cabinets, etc. Dry mops floors and/or vacuums carpets daily. Moves furniture as needed to dust and clean floors and carpets. May strip and refinish floors on a periodic basis. May buff and shine floors daily. Shampoos and spot cleans carpets as assigned by Supervisor. Sweeps, wet mops, dry mops, and buffs floors in hallways and stairways as assigned by Supervisor. Organizes the supplies in housekeeping closets daily. Damp wipes walls periodically. Wet mops floors daily. Scrubs sink daily. In cooperation with the Group Leaders and Supervisors, ensures that equipment and supplies are always available and in proper working condition. Uses equipment and supplies as outlined by manufacturer guidelines. Picks up E.S.D. cart at the start of each shift. Uses safety glasses, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as needed. Cleans equipment after each use. Restocks supplies on the cart daily. Replaces vacuum bags and filters as needed. Returns soiled mops to the E.V.S. supply room for cleaning. Demonstrates appropriate work, personal, and safety habits in the performance of duties. Uses safety glasses, gloves and other personal protective equipment as needed. Changes gloves as appropriate and washes hands after each use. Recognizes hazardous situations and responds appropriately (i.e. places carts out of the way of traffic, uses mess kits appropriately). Changes cleaning water every three rooms. Cleans and restocks carts for the next shift. Takes responsibility for cleaning and organizing housekeeping closets. Is courteous and helpful to patients, visitors, and other personnel. Greets patients upon entering their rooms. Continually acts as "customer service agent" on behalf of the Hospital. Recognizes when the patient is in need of clinical assistance and responds by calling for a direct health care worker. Leaves behind "Welcome to Newton-Wellesley Hospital" cards after cleaning each room. May be required to assist in moving and discarding heavy office furniture. Qualifications High school diploma preferred or equivalent experience. Sufficient physical strength and stamina. On-the-job training. Ability to communicate verbally and be understood. Ability to problem-solve. Ability to get along with others and confront issues appropriately. Work Details Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 2014 Washington Street Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $17.71 - $21.51/Hourly Grade: 1 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement 4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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