Description
JOB TITLE: Building/Linen Attendant-Courier - Gouverneur Hospital, Environmental Services (Full-Time, Evenings, Including Weekend Rotation)
STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital - 77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
SCHEDULE: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM; every other weekend
SUMMARY
Travel a scheduled daily route to pick up or deliver mail, supplies, and Lab specimens to the hospital facilities. Ensure all documents are handled safely, and vehicles are secure at all times. Maintain sanitary and attractive surroundings, provide excellent customer service, comply with hospital safety guidelines, and uphold OSHA and MDS guidelines/practices. Responsible for maintaining linen levels and transporting linen throughout the facility. Work in all areas of the facility and clinics as required.
ATTRIBUTES
- High School Diploma or equivalent; previous janitor and/or industrial cleaning experience preferred but not required.
- Valid Driver's License
- Experience in hospital linen management is desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cross-train in all EVS areas and shifts across the organization.
- Remove and dispose of general and biohazardous waste.
- Clean patient rooms, restrooms, offices, common areas, and off-site locations.
- Maintain floors, carpets, walkways, and overall facility cleanliness.
- Respond to patient, visitor, and staff requests while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Pick up and deliver mail, materials, and supplies to on-site and off-site locations.
- Operate and perform preventive maintenance on hospital vehicles.
- Transport, store, and distribute clean and soiled linen following safety protocols.
- Follow OSHA, SDS, and established safety procedures.
- Complete facility inspections, maintain required logs, meet schedules, and support departmental goals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Drive - These positions involve frequent driving across varied routes, with regular loading and unloading of materials and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. or more. Employees must safely enter and exit vehicles, push or pull carts, and navigate ramps, stairs, and uneven surfaces. Strong visual and auditory acuity are essential for safe vehicle operation and task performance. Emotional and cognitive requirements include sustained attention, managing time-sensitive deliveries, and responding to schedule changes. Environmental exposures include inclement weather, roadway hazards, and loading dock conditions.
PAY RANGE: $18.46 - $26.24
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
