Environmental Service Worker, Full-time at University Hospital, Newark NJ

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Sanitation, Communication, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Teamwork, Safety Procedures, Waste Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Worker position is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment at University Hospital. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Keeps patient and non-patient areas of the facility clean, safe, and orderly condition. Cleans hospital patient rooms, baths, showers, laboratories, offices, corridors, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other areas as assigned using approved cleaners and hospital approved germicide. Strips linen from beds, washes beds and mattresses using hospital approved germicide, remakes beds after discharge. Dusts furniture and equipment, empties waste baskets, trash, recycling and medical waste containers, washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels and sills, polishes metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings. Transports trash and waste to disposal area. Performs light moves and set ups. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications What You’ll Bring Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position; prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred. What We Offer Vacation Time Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation The expected salary range for this position is $ 16.49 – $ 17.50 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Worker is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in various areas of the hospital. This includes cleaning patient rooms, offices, and common areas, as well as managing waste disposal.