Housekeeping Worker-Environmental Services-Mount Sinai Morningside-Part Time/Evenings/Every Weekend/Holidays

Housekeeping Worker-Mount Sinai Morningside

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.

• Prepares cleaning solutions, housekeeping supplies and equipment as assigned to perform the following housekeeping related tasks
• 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
• Cleans bathrooms, fixtures, pipes, tile walls, metals, partitions and attachments, replenishes soap and paper supplies as needed or instructed
• Disinfects rooms, beds, patient furniture and equipment such as rolling stock with germicidal solution
• Hangs and/or removes cubicle curtains, drapes, shades and blinds, moves furniture, equipment and supplies
• Spot cleans windows, walls and carpets, vacuum carpet, upholstered furniture etc.
• Cleans or removes spills observed or upon request
• Follows established procedures in performing all tasks
• Uses various equipment while performing assigned tasks
• Operates equipment in safe manner and cleans all equipment according to established guidelines
• Maintains compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards
• Follows standard practices for storing, issuing, labeling of chemicals
• Properly disposes of all regular, recyclable, sharp items and regulated medical waste wearing proper protective attire and observing safety rules and practices
• Reports all safety hazards; leaky pipes and faucets, reports all broken furniture, blinds, etc.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience in institutional cleaning preferred

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSSL