General Service Associate - 40Hrs, Days, and Rotating Weekends

Position: General Service Associate

Department: Environmental Services - MP

Schedule: 40 Hours, Days and Rotating Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

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:

• 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.
• Move 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:

• Work requires the 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
• HS Diploma or completion of GED preferred

JOB BENEFITS:

• 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 increasinginclusion and diversityat the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

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 services. Patient Safety has always been at the forefront of our operation, all while creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toTalentacquisition@bmc.orgor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans