Environmental Services Associate II

Summary
Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of a hospital or other healthcare facility.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Sweeps, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.


-Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment.


-Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, door panels, windows, sills, blinds, and door glass.


-Empties, cleans, and sanitizes waste receptacles in assigned areas.


-Cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities and fixtures as assigned including sinks, urinals, toilets, mirrors, walls and drinking fountains; replenish restroom supplies as needed.


-Picks up debris around building.


-Operates and controls high and low speed stripping/buffing machines.


-Sets up tables, chairs, and equipment in a variety of settings for special events and normal hospital activities.


-Identifies and reports building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience working with the cleaning equipment and chemicals used in hospitals and healthcare centers 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently but also be a team player.
- Good communication and comprehension skills.


Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.