Associate - Environmental Services I

Indiana University Health; India; On-site; INR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for North Hospital. This full-time evening shift runs 3pm - 11:30pm with rotating weekends. You will provide cleaning and sanitizing services to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, clinics, offices and public spaces, following infection control policies, and handling waste in compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing as required.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing 35 lbs or more up to 80% of shift.
• Operate light floor cleaning equipment for patient care areas.
• Able to climb ladders and access areas that require technical cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through high-quality cleaning and infection control standards.
• Removes hazardous and biohazardous waste following safety regulations.

Skills

PPE usage

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Ladder access

Clean high-acuity areas

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Schedule

Full-Time Evening Shift (3pm - 11:30pm, rotating weekends)

Work Location

North Hospital (Onsite)

Department Supported

Environmental Services

Primary Responsibilities

Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces. Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service. Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas. Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy. Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols. Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Candidate Requirements

• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.
• Requires the ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Requires the ability to clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Candidate Preferred

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.