Environmental Services Aide I - Koch Center

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Service is at the heart of everything we do at MSK, and our Environmental Service Department is very important to patient care and the organization. We value the work completed by our Environmental Service Aides to provide a safe, clean, and well-organized environment for our patients, their family, visitors and staff. We are excited to recruit Environmental Service Aides for our Koch Center locations. 

Role Overview: 

• Follow the Seven Step Cleaning guidelines outlined in the Environmental Services Aide (ESA) Manual 

• Follow hospital procedures and safety guidelines as outlined in the (ESA) Manual including, but not limited to: 

• Removal of general, infectious waste and soiled linen 

• Completion of small moves 

• Proper mixture, storage and use of chemicals 

• Usage of cardboard bailer and trash compactor 

• Attend department and hospital meetings as scheduled. 

• Complete additional projects or tasks as assigned by management. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Capable of delivering excellent customer service 

• A good decision-maker, with proven success in making timely decisions. 

• Able to hold yourself and others accountable to accomplish goals and live up to commitments. 

• An effective communicator, able to identify how to reach different audiences and communicate based on that understanding. 

• Able to use a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insights into personal strengths and weaknesses. 

Core Skills 

• Ability to use floor cleaning equipment, stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend and push items, can lift a minimum of 30 lbs 

• Basic computer knowledge 

• Right motivations and eagerness to learn, track record of reliability, positive in your nature, and phenomenal teammate 

Additional Information: 

• Location: NYC (multiple openings throughout organization)

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 6PM to 2AM. Every other weekend & holidays 2pm to 10pm.

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• MSK's Compensation Philosophy 

• Review our great benefits offerings 

Pay Range: $21.95-$28.16 

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