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Department: Environmental Services

Job Title: Housekeeping Worker

Shift: 15 hour, Evenings (3pm-11pm)

Cleans, maintains and supplies assigned patient and non-patient areas according to standardized procedures of the department by utilizing mechanical equipment, tools, chemical solutions and cleaning supplies. Sets up conference rooms, private dining rooms for various types of meetings and gatherings, observing safety rules. Keeps equipment clean and in good condition.

1. Prepares cleaning solutions, housekeeping supplies and equipment as assigned to perform the following housekeeping related tasks
2. Dusts, cleans furniture, windowsills, light fixtures, vents, ledges, blinds, shades, radiators, doors and frames, moldings, windows, lights, clocks, signs, cabinets and any other areas which accumulate dust and/or soil according to departmental procedure
3. Cleans bathrooms, fixtures, pipes, tile walls, metals, partitions and attachments, replenishes soap and paper supplies as needed or instructed
4. Disinfects rooms, beds, patient furniture and equipment such as rolling stock with germicidal solution
5. Hangs and/or removes cubicle curtains, drapes, shades and blinds, moves furniture, equipment and supplies
6. Spot cleans windows, walls and carpets, vacuum carpet, upholstered furniture etc.
7. Cleans or removes spills observed or upon request
8. Follows established procedures in performing all tasks
9. Uses various equipment while performing assigned tasks
10. Operates equipment in safe manner and cleans all equipment according to established guidelines
11. Maintains compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards
12. Follows standard practices for storing, issuing, labeling of chemicals
13. Properly disposes of all regular, recyclable, sharp items and regulated medical waste wearing proper protective attire and observing safety rules and practices
14. Reports all safety hazards; leaky pipes and faucets, reports all broken furniture, blinds, etc.

Minimum HS diploma or GED

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $21.03 - $22.23 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.