General Service Associate, Night Shift & Weekends, Full Time

General Service Associate, Night Shift

Performs a wide range of building and environmental services to ensure that all facilities are operating at a standard that enhances quality of patient care. In addition to duties performed by a general cleaner, the general service associate may use industrial vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers and or additional hospital approved equipment to perform work of moderate difficulty in installing, maintaining and repairing hospital equipment.

Job responsibilities include:

• Performs project work including, but not limited to, floor refinishing, carpet extraction, etc.
• Maintains stock of all housekeeping supplies in assigned areas and maintains housekeeping closets and equipment.
• Prepares patient rooms for occupancy upon discharge or transfer.
• Performs daily floor care maintenance.
• Collects and disposes of trash and waste as needed.
• Moves furniture, boxes, etc. in order to clean.
• Installs, cleans, maintains and repairs all designated housekeeping equipment. Installs patient cubicle curtains.
• Performs all functions of the General Cleaner.

Job requirements include:

• Ability to read, follow oral and written instructions in English at a level acquired through the completion of elementary school.
• Ability to learn and perform basic housekeeping practices and understands the policies and procedures of the hospital.
• Experience in floor care, carpet care preferred.
• High school diploma or completion of GED preferred.

Job benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

Our Environmental Service Department supports Boston Medical Center's mission by providing support with daily disinfection, maintaining cleanliness in our public areas and keeping our floors shiny and creating a clean and pleasant atmosphere. Our staff connects with patients, visitors, and clinical staff every day to ensure a high quality service. Patient Safety has always been at the forefront of our operation, all while creating a welcoming environment for everyone.