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Environmental Aide I - FT (8:00am-4:00pm) HMC

Atlantic Health System

Hackettstown, NJFull-time$18.5/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$18.5/hr
Location
Hackettstown, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Atlantic Health System is hiring an Environmental Aide I - FT (8:00am-4:00pm) HMC. Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping). This role involves utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment for various facility areas, managing chemical and bio-hazard materials, and maintaining records for regulatory compliance. The aide will also respond to spills and pages in a timely manner, and use basic computer and electronic technology for email and application navigation.

Key focus areas include Utilize appropriate cleaning equipment in designated facility areas, Check EVS cart for proper chemical supplies, labeled and dated, and Stock paper supplies sufficiently in all bathrooms.

Successful candidates bring HS Diploma Or GED/Equivalent and Read, Write And Speak English. Important skills include Cleaning Equipment Utilization, Chemical Supplies Stocking, Paper Supplies Stocking, Trash Removal, Linen Handling, and Cleaning Solution Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cleaning Equipment UtilizationChemical Supplies StockingPaper Supplies StockingTrash RemovalLinen HandlingCleaning Solution PreparationBio-Hazard Materials HandlingCleaning Policies and ProceduresDisinfecting Policies and ProceduresDeodorization Policies and ProceduresPersonal SafetyPatient SafetyTeam Member SafetyBlood Borne PathogensNeedle Stick PreventionFire SafetyBed TrackingDischarge CommunicationHospital CodesLock Out-Tag Out ProceduresHand WashingPatient SatisfactionOSHA RegulationsMaintaining RecordsMaintaining ReportsEnvironmental Needs ChecksSpill CleanupBodily Fluids CleaningBasic Computer UsageElectronic Technology UsageEmail NavigationApplication NavigationProblem SolvingElementary Math FunctionsWork Under Time ConstraintsHousekeepingFloor-CareCustomer Service

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED/EquivalentRead EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishPrevious Housekeeping Experience in Hospital/Healthcare EnvironmentPrevious Floor-Care Experience1-2 Years Customer Service Experience in Healthcare, Hospitality or Relevant Area

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping). Required hours are 8:00AM-4:00PM including rotating weekends. Starting rate $18.50/hr.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms (including bathroom) and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture, public bathrooms, offices etc.

  • Checks EVS cart, ensuring proper chemical supplies are stocked with all bottles properly labeled and dated.

  • Makes sure that paper supplies are stocked sufficiently in all bathrooms.

  • Removes trash, bring soiled linens to soiled linen room, disperse clean linens to patient areas to clean linen storage rooms and areas.

  • Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.

  • Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in personal, patient and team member safety regarding blood borne pathogens, needle stick prevention, fire safety, bed tracking and discharge communication, hospital codes, lock out-tag out procedures, hand washing, patient satisfaction, OSHA regulations, maintaining records and reports necessary for regulatory compliance.

  • Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area.

  • Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.

  • Position includes the cleaning of bodily fluids.

  • Basic computer and electronic technology usage for email and application navigation.

  • Keeps abreast of changes in environmental services by attending monthly department meetings.

  • Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

  • Reports any repairs to maintenance

Requirements:

  • HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.

  • To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.

  • Ability to apply elementary math functions.

  • Ability to work well under time constraints.

  • Must be able to be on feet for all or most of the shift.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat and stands for long periods of time, bends, lifts, pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs.

Relevant Experience:

  • Previous housekeeping experience in a hospital/healthcare environment preferred.

  • Previous floor-care experience preferred.

  • 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse

  • Atlantic Mobile Health

  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."

  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.

  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.

  • Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.

  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.

  • Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.

  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

  • Life & AD&D Insurance.

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave

  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

  • Backup and On-Site Childcare

  • Well-Being Rewards

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance


Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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