Housekeeper

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Under general supervision, is responsible for the housekeeping activities in a small to moderate size institution or in an assigned unit of a large institution; performs related work.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and administers the housekeeping program to maintain the hospital premises in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Supervise employees engaged in such tasks as operating polishing machines and automatic scrubber, snow removal, removal of refuse/recycling materials, the cleanliness standards are being maintained.
• Train subordinate personnel. Evaluate effectiveness of housekeeping program.
• Makes inspections to determine if cleanliness standards are being maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining records; prepares reports.
• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace, which enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Value Statement.
• Meet all compliance standards/requirements such as annual physical evaluation/assessment; Multi-Star Training; Fire Drill Preparation, etc.

1. Completion of the eighth grade plus two years of full-time, paid experience in the performance of housekeeping activities for a large organization such as a hospital, hotel, office or residential building, one year of which must have been in the supervision of subordinates engaged in a variety of such activities; or,
2. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must have one year of supervisory experience as described above.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs