Environmental Services Project Worker at Ellis Medicine – Schenectady , New York

Join our Environmental Services team to help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across Ellis Hospital. This role includes specialized project work such as floor care (stripping, refinishing, carpet cleaning), bio-hazard handling, and routine facility cleaning using the Seven-Step Cleaning Process.

WHAT WILL I GET AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts on DAY ONE!
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including six paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones.
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass including Free CDTA bike share program.
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BE A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN?

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Minimum 12 months of healthcare or related housekeeping experience required
• Floor care experience preferred
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting, pushing/pulling, and equipment use

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROJECT WORKER?

Daily Cleaning & Sanitizing:

• Perform routine cleaning in patient rooms, public areas, and surgical spaces
• Follow the Seven-Step Cleaning Process
• Handle general, medical, and hazardous waste

Specialty Floor Care:

• Strip, refinish, scrub, and burnish various floor types
• Perform carpet extraction, spot cleaning, and encapsulation
• Maintain accurate logs of floor care work

Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

• Operate buffers, auto-scrubbers, carpet extractors, and vacuums
• Clean and maintain equipment, report maintenance needs

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate with nursing staff, patients, and supervisors to coordinate cleaning needs
• Respond promptly to discharge and emergency cleaning requests

Infection Control & Safety:

• Follow all infection prevention and PPE guidelines
• Practice proper hand hygiene and isolation protocols
• Adhere to hospital and manufacturer equipment safety standards

Emergency & Project Work:

• Assist with flood response and restoration efforts
• Move and set up furniture and equipment as needed
• Perform additional cleaning tasks and special projects as assigned

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $16.72-$21.92/hour (Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location)