Environmental Service Worker Job at RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City

Environmental Service Worker

Req #: 0000172385

Category: Housekeeping

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Environmental Services

Location: Jersey City Medical Center,
355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, the Building Service Worker cleans and supplies patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with the Medical Center objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of general and department specific orientation

Preferred:

• GED or High School Diploma
• Hospital housekeeping experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Status: Full Time
• Shift: Day
• Time: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Hours: 40:00hrs (5 days per week)
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Essential Functions:

• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs
• Assist in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request
• Clean housekeeping closet and maintain par levels
• Collect and transport all waste, including RMW, according to policy
• Compact trash or place in container
• Damp buff and shampoo carpets with approved equipment
• Dry and wet mop floors of rooms and offices
• Dust mop and wet mop corridors, stairwells and other common areas
• Empty waste receptacles and remove trash
• Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and have repairs made when needed
• Observe and report the need to repair equipment, furniture, building and fixtures
• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods
• Perform patient discharge cleaning using 9-step cleaning procedure
• Refill paper towels, toilet paper, soap and toilet seat dispensers
• Return promptly from errands, breaks, meals
• Scrub and burnish floors with approved equipment
• Transport bulk trash from designated collection points to compactor area
• Use and prepare solutions according to procedure
• Vacuum carpets
• Clean and maintain the integrity of the medication rooms

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range: $17.00 to $18.00 Hourly Rate

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer