Environmental Services Assistant - Waltham (3pm -11:30pm)

Boston Children's Hospital • Waltham, MA, US, MA, United States • 2d ago

This position is full time and in Waltham.
Schedule: 3pm-11:30pm Monday through Friday and Every other weekend and holiday

*Environmental Service Positions are currently eligible for a Sign-on Bonus of $1,000* (internal applicants not eligible)

Working in Environmental Services makes you an integral part of our hospital. You’ll work with diverse employees and see all aspects of our hospital functions while ensuring that your colleagues have a clean and safe environment to treat our patients properly. With lots of opportunities to grow and excellent benefits, you’ll be able to shape your career and build a future here at Boston Children's Hospital.

This Environmental Services Assistant will be responsible for custodian and housekeeping duties such as:

Performing hard floor care: dusting and damp mopping.
Performing carpet and furniture care: vacuuming, spot removal, shampooing.
Collecting and disposing of trash, soiled linen and recyclable materials. Replacing receptacle liners and recycling collection totes.
Cleaning horizontal and vertical surfaces: dusting, damp wiping, spot cleaning of vents, light fixtures, window ledges, door surfaces, etc.
Cleaning restrooms, cleaning fixtures and replenishing restroom supplies.
Cleaning and maintaining items in assigned areas including stairwells, elevators, water fountains, walls, windows, furniture, I.V. poles, baseboards, wheelchairs, toys, glassware, and equipment.
Changing curtains, draperies, blinds, and shades as assigned.
Operating electric and battery powered equipment for cleaning services and rearrangement of furniture/equipment.
Picking up necessary supplies, packing regulated medical waste, responding to floods and other emergencies. Wearing protective clothing, as required.
Removing soiled linens/protective coverings, cleansing and remaking beds, stretchers, exam tables, etc.

To qualify, you must have:

The ability to read and understand written instructions.
The ability to add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
The ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions. Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions or requests for information.
The ability to be courteous when occasionally making contact with patients and/or visitors.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.