Environmental Services Aide- NEW starting rate!

Daughters of Sarah Senior Community

Daughters of Sarah Senior Community

Albany, NY, USA

USD 18.5-18.5 / hour

Posted on May 28, 2026

Environmental Services Aide- NEW starting rate!

Albany, NY 12203

Job details

Pay

  • From $18.50 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Full-time

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • On-the-job training
  • 403(b)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

Full job description

Now Hiring: Environmental Service Aide

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Environmental Service Aide to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors throughout our Nursing Center.

Position Details

  • Job Title: Environmental Service Aide
  • Reports To: Manager of Environmental Services
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Starting Pay: $18.50/hour

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • One (1) year of experience in institutional housekeeping preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Summary

The Environmental Service Aide performs a variety of housekeeping and laundry duties to maintain resident rooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other facility areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. This position follows established cleaning procedures, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the facility, including resident rooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common areas
  • Clean, disinfect, wash, and sanitize assigned areas using approved cleaning agents and procedures
  • Empty trash and waste receptacles and properly segregate medical and non-medical waste
  • Maintain housekeeping supplies and equipment; restock as needed
  • Operate floor care equipment and perform floor maintenance including stripping, waxing, polishing, and refinishing
  • Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed
  • Help set up for facility functions and events
  • Perform laundry duties including washing, drying, folding linens, and operating laundry equipment
  • Assist with residents’ personal laundry and ensure proper handling and storage
  • Clean and maintain laundry equipment and work areas
  • Maintain professional appearance, attendance, and workplace conduct standards
  • Provide courteous and respectful interactions with residents, families, staff, and visitors
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the workday
  • Sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to safely perform job duties

Personal Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Patience, compassion, and sensitivity toward older adults
  • Professional, dependable, and positive attitude

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify job duties or require additional responsibilities as needed.

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Family leave
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person