Environmental Aide

Job Title: Environmental Aide

Job Description

The Environmental Aide supports a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment by performing a wide range of housekeeping and cleaning duties. This role focuses on maintaining patient rooms, operating rooms, public areas, and bathrooms to help prevent the spread of infections and ensure a hygienic setting for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms thoroughly, including beds and surrounding areas, to maintain a sanitary and comfortable environment for patients.

• Clean and disinfect operating rooms, following established procedures to ensure a sterile and hygienic environment.

• Clean public areas such as hallways, waiting rooms, and common spaces to maintain a tidy and welcoming appearance.

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including fixtures and high-touch surfaces, to prevent the spread of infections.

• Perform comprehensive disinfection of areas where patients with contagious diseases have been treated, following all safety and cleaning protocols.

• Handle waste disposal, including the safe handling and proper disposal of hazardous waste materials according to hospital guidelines.

• Maintain an orderly and pristine environment throughout the hospital to enhance the experience of patients, guests, and staff.

• Follow established cleaning schedules and checklists to ensure all assigned areas meet cleanliness and hygiene standards.

• Use cleaning equipment and supplies safely and correctly, reporting any issues or maintenance needs as required.

• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members to coordinate tasks and respond to cleaning requests in a timely manner.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform housekeeping, janitorial, and general cleaning duties in a hospital setting.

• Basic understanding of English to follow instructions, safety procedures, and training materials.

• Capacity to clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, public areas, and bathrooms according to established protocols.

• Ability to handle and properly dispose of waste, including hazardous waste materials, in line with hospital policies.

• Attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and disinfection of all assigned areas.

• Reliability and punctuality to consistently work assigned weekend night shifts.

• Willingness to follow infection prevention and control procedures to support a safe environment.

• No prior experience required; openness to learning and completing training is essential.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial, housekeeping, or cleaning roles in any setting is beneficial but not required.

• customer service, fast food, or hospitality roles such as waiter or waitress can be helpful for interacting courteously with patients and staff.

• Experience in roles such as picker, packer, receptionist, security officer, or security guard may demonstrate reliability and adherence to procedures.

• Exposure to cleanroom operations or GMP technician work is an advantage but not mandatory.

• Willingness to work overnight shifts and weekends.

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks for extended periods.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a reputable hospital setting in Cambridge, MA, contributing directly to a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff. The role offers structured training, weekend-focused hours, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in healthcare support services. You can build practical skills in infection control and facility cleanliness while working within a supportive team that values reliability, thoroughness, and a strong work ethic.

Work Environment

This role is based within a hospital environment in Cambridge, MA. You will primarily work the 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM shift on Saturdays and Sundays, with the option to work extended hours (approximately 11:00 PM to 3:30 PM) on both days, for up to 32 hours per week on weekends. Initial training takes place Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for one week. The work involves cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, public areas, and bathrooms, as well as handling waste, including hazardous materials, in accordance with hospital safety protocols. You will work around medical equipment and in areas where infection control and strict hygiene standards are critical. The environment is fast-paced and requires adherence to hospital policies, safety procedures, and cleanliness standards, with appropriate attire and protective equipment provided or required as per hospital guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.