Env Svcs Project Worker

Lifespan
United States, Rhode Island, Newport
20 Powel Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 07, 2026
SUMMARY: Perform special cleaning and moving projects throughout the Hospital and other hospital owned or leased facilities. 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. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate 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 policies and procedures - reviews Employee Handbook 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 - Department-specific - Job-specific. Participates in codes. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Uses supplies, equipment and solutions according to policies and manufacturer 's recommendations. Performs team cleaning of assigned areas according to procedure: Scrub and wash above floor items, i.e. ceilings, lights, vents, walls and radiators. Strip and remove old floor finish. Apply new floor finish. Maintains a maintenance schedule - daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. Shampoos carpets according to procedures. KEY FUNCTIONS: Collects, transports and disposes the following waste categories in accordance with procedures: General waste Medical/Regulated waste Chemical waste Recyclable waste Confidential shredding. Delivers clean linen and picks up soiled linen according to procedures. Replaces mattresses, draperies, venetian blinds, shades and cubicle curtains as needed. Demonstrates the ability to perform heavy moving tasks such as lifting and moving furniture, air conditioning units, banquet tables, wall partitions, and file cabinets, utilizing dollies and proper body mechanics. Performs isolation cleaning according to procedures, and utilizes aseptic techniques. Assists with snow removal and applies de-icers as needed. Performs other related duties as directed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications: Duties require ability to use various cleaning tools and power equipment and follow simple instructions. Required qualifications are usually achieved in grammar school. Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit 1-3 hours, walk 7 or more hours, stand, and squat/bend 3-7 hours per day, with frequent twisting and occasional bending. Lift 25-50 lbs with good mechanics. Must be able to use both hands/ wrists with frequent deviation and pinching and perform work with gross dexterity. Near/far vision must be accurate at 20/40, with moderate depth perception and be able to discriminate both colors red-green and blue- violet. Must hear whisper at eight feet. Pay Range: $17.00-$25.82 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 Work Type: 11pm - 7:30am EOW and holiday Work Shift: Night Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No