Environmental Services Attendant

Reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Services, this position is responsible for performing various cleaning tasks, movement of equipment and furniture, and floor care maintenance to provide patients, visitors and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections. Position Summary: Reporting to the Supervisor of Environmental Services, this position is responsible for performing various cleaning tasks, relocating equipment and furniture, and maintaining floor care to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff. This is achieved by upholding high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections. Work Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM with rotating weekends. Job Responsibilities: Demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Completes required training and ongoing education, including department-specific requirements. Complies with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements necessary to protect against exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances. Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas. Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and vacant apartments; scrubs walls, dusts, cleans, and vacuums furniture, fixtures, doors, and related furnishings using appropriate cleaning supplies. Cleans common areas, offices, public restrooms, exercise rooms, teen rooms, arts and crafts rooms, dining areas, and other spaces used by patients, parents, and staff. Operates and maintains industrial vacuums and equipment for carpet and upholstery shampooing. Removes waste bags and containers. Cleans restrooms, locker rooms, lounges, storage rooms, toy rooms, administrative offices, windows, all plaza common areas, equipment rooms, and closets; ensures rooms are promptly available by cleaning ledges, fixtures, walls, vents, and lights. Performs terminal cleaning of all apartments between vacancies, including but not limited to: tables, floors, lights, vents, ceilings, walls, furniture, beds, closets, kitchens, stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, dishes, and pots and pans. Meets deadlines for special projects and daily responsibilities; communicates accomplishments and any unfinished tasks to the supervisor. Manages waste removal and linen collection in designated areas. Collects and transports linens to the laundry service area for washing and restocking: washes and folds linens for future use. Collects, transports, cleans, and restocks all houseware items. Transports all staging items to the staging area for future use. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the department and institution. Minimum Education and/or Training: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum Experience: Previous experience in environmental services within a hospital or hotel setting is preferred. Experience with housekeeping-related equipment operations is preferred. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent sitting, climbing, or balancing may be required. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move around the workspace to access surfaces, shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment located above, below, or at waist level. The work environment may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and noxious odors. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases may occur. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations is required. This job description does not limit management's right to assign or reassign responsibilities as business needs dictate. This document outlines the essential functions assigned and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or abilities required. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $19.00 - $27.50 per hour for the role of Environmental Services Attendant. Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. 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