About the Role
Perform daily and thorough cleaning using the Seven Step Cleaning Guidelines in the Environmental Services Aide (ESA) Manual. Safely remove general, infectious waste and soiled linen following hospital procedures and safety guidelines. Handle and mix cleaning chemicals according to safety and infection control standards. Use equipment such as the cardboard baler and trash compactor properly and safely. Support unit operations by completing small moves or room setups as needed. Participate in department meetings and required training sessions. Complete additional projects or assignments as directed by leadership. Share ideas for improving efficiency, safety, and workflow as part of MSK’s culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily and thorough cleaning using the Seven Step Cleaning Guidelines in the Environmental Services Aide (ESA) Manual
- Safely remove general, infectious waste and soiled linen following hospital procedures and safety guidelines
- Handle and mix cleaning chemicals according to safety and infection control standards
- Use equipment such as the cardboard baler and trash compactor properly and safely
- Support unit operations by completing small moves or room setups as needed
- Participate in department meetings and required training sessions
- Complete additional projects or assignments as directed by leadership
- Share ideas for improving efficiency, safety, and workflow as part of MSK’s culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
- No prior Environmental Services experience required
- Ability to operate or learn to use floor-cleaning equipment
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, and pushing for extended periods
- Capable of lifting at least 30 lbs
- Basic computer knowledge to support communication and training
Skills
- Motivated and eager to learn
- Reliability
- Positivity
- Teamwork
- Excellent customer service
- Pride in supporting patient care
- Sound decision-making
- Integrity
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Values feedback
- Reflection
Location
- 530 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021
Work Type
- Monday-Friday, 6p to 2a
- Alternate weekends 2p to 10p
Experience Level
- No prior Environmental Services experience required
Salary/Compensations
- $23.49 - $32.46
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
About the Company
- The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life.
- Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.
- Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.
- MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
- Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as an Environmental Service Aide at our Koch Center.
- Whether you’re looking for stability and great benefits or want to launch your career in healthcare, this role offers both.
- At MSK, service is at the heart of everything we do.
- Our Environmental Services team helps create a safe, clean, and healing environment for patients, families, and staff—playing a vital role in patient care and experience.
Equal Opportunity
- MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.
- All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
- Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
- Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
