An Environmental Services Worker maintains the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the facility in which they work. They do so by performing a range of cleaning tasks, from mopping and floor buffing to room sanitizing and waste disposal
7/23/2026 SUMMARY Perform a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain the Hospital in a clean, aseptic, safe and orderly condition. Perform other related duties, as required. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates understanding of Hospital's Mission, vision, and values. Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan. Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures. Reviews department policies and procedures. Reviews hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates a commitment towards meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards. Completes mandatory Safety Management Education Hospital-wide. Completes mandatory Safety Management Education (Hospital-wide, Department-specific, Job-specific). Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participates in codes. Cleans, dusts, and disinfects all above-floor items, such as: Light fixtures Ceilings Vents Televisions Picture frames Shelves Furniture Walls Doors Door frames Windows Windowsills Cleans and disinfects bathrooms and bathroom items such as: Toilets Urinals Sinks Tubs Showers Replenishes soap, toilet tissue, and paper towel supplies as needed. Replaces sharps containers as needed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Dust mops and damp mops floors on a consistent basis according to department procedures. Performs discharge cleaning according to procedure. Uses supplies, equipment, and solutions according to policies and manufacturers' recommendations. Performs isolation cleaning according to procedures, utilizing aseptic techniques. Performs vacuuming, spot cleaning, and shampooing of carpets according to procedure. Performs spot cleaning and shampooing of upholstered furniture according to procedure. Collects, transports, and disposes of the following waste categories in accordance with procedures: General waste Medical/Regulated waste Chemical waste Recyclable waste Confidential shredding Follows established cleaning task assignment sheets and frequency schedule as established. Delivers clean linen and picks up soiled linen according to procedures. Replaces mattresses, draperies, venetian blinds, shades, and cubicle curtains as needed. Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly manner, utilizing proper body mechanics. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English. The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. Effective interpersonal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
One to three months on-the-job training to proficiently perform all basic duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit/squat 1-3 hours per day, stand and walk 3-7 hours per day, lift 10-35 lbs with good body mechanics, twist, and bend moderately. Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work with moderate deviation and fine motor skills. Far vision must be accurate at 20/40, near vision at 20/20 with accurate depth perception; hearing is not an essential function.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None. Pay Range $18.00-$25.82 Location Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 Work Type 7:00-3:30pm EOW and holiday Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required No Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
