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Posted July 28, 2026

Housekeeping Worker part time*

The New Jewish Home
New York, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
$24.2936 per hour

The Environmental Services Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking part time (15 hours per week) Housekeeping Workers to join our team! The work shift is 8 am to 4 pm. We need workers who are available every weekend/ holiday, as needed. Those who will be hired are expected to be available to attend 5 days orientation.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager cleans and services building areas, moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around the facility.

Job Duties:

  • Clean, disinfect and sanitize all areas of the facility to include but not limited to corridors, common areas, lobby, offices, restrooms, stairwells and elevators.
  • Collect, clean, reline receptacles and dispose of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans.
  • Clean, disinfect and sanitize resident rooms and corridors to include but not limited to high touch areas; furniture; beds; restrooms, handrails, overbed tables and commodes using proper cleaning and disinfection techniques and chemicals.
  • Must work with various cleaning chemicals and solutions.
  • Move equipment and furniture for proper cleaning and place furniture back in correct placement.
  • Wash walls, windows, furniture, baseboards and other items needed to maintain a clean safe. environment for our residents, visitors and staff.
  • Remove, transport Regulated Medical Waste in compliance with Infection Control and Blood-borne Pathogen Policies and Procedures.
  • Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive manner.
  • Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using chemicals and equipment.
  • Ensure that established Infection Control practices are maintained when performing all tasks.
  • Experience in Strip, Wax and Buffering.

    Requirements:

    HS Graduate/GED Preferred

    Prior housekeeping experience preferred

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