Environmental Service Worker (Full Time, Evening shift)

Job Summary

As a member of our housekeeping staff, you will be responsible for ensuring our patients, families, visitors, as well as employees have a wonderful experience by cleaning and maintaining your assigned area within Nicklaus Children's Health System.

Working here is about making a difference in the lives of children every day.

Job Specific Duties


* Cleans/maintains assigned work area by gathering materials, refilling carts, removing trash, disposing red bags, disinfecting bathrooms (including shower, sink, and toilet) and dusting. 


* Cleans/disinfects emergency spills and debris immediately. 


* Ensures equipment is in good working order. 


* Removes and properly disposes of trash and soiled linen. 


* Replenishes supplies and linen. 


* Reports safety hazards and defects immediately.


* Provides excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, and internal customers. 


* Greets patients and families in a courteous manner when entering room. 


* Performs special cleaning procedures such as terminal cleanings when needed (deep cleaning using bleach, wipe walls, clean underneath bed, high dust, change curtains).


* Responds to verbal speech, alarm signals, radio, and telephone communications within appropriate time frame as specified by leader. 

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* High school education or equivalent preferred.


* Prior customer service experience preferred.


* Able to comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.


* Able to communicate to request supplies and write identifying information.


* Housekeeping and/or maintenance experience preferred.


* Floor care experience preferred.


* Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers.


* Ability to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasks.


* Excellent customer service skills.