Associate-Environmental Services I

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an onsite environmental services team member for an evening shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) at 350 W. 11th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

The role involves cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces while supporting patient safety with consistent high-quality service and infection control compliance. Equal opportunity employer with accommodation options available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing as required by environment or regulations.
• Physical requirements include reaching, standing long periods, squatting, bending, carrying and lifting up to 35 lbs, up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Support patient safety through high-quality cleaning.
• Communicate and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Skills

PPE compliance

Physical stamina

Lifting/carrying

Hygiene standards

Education

High school diploma / GED preferred

Tools

Light floor equipment

Ladders

Job description

Overview

This is an onsite position located at 350 W. 11th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

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.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• 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.

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.