Associate - Environmental Services I

Indiana University Health System; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 44,083,200 - 57,859,200; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Avon, IN is seeking an Environmental Services Associate for full-time evening shifts (3pm – 11pm) at West Hospital on-site. The role cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public areas, supporting patient safety and care flow according to infection control standards.

Ideal candidates may have a high school diploma. No prior experience is required; protective gear is provided and proper PPE must be worn.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment as required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate light cleaning equipment and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services for patient rooms, offices, clinics, and shared spaces.
• Supports infection control by following disinfection protocols and safety standards.
• Communicates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Skills

No experience required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Full Time Evening Shifts (3pm - 11pm)

Work Location: West Hospital (On-site)

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.

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.

Preferred

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.

Benchmarks

• 3 months – Master Teletracking app, Maintain good attendance
• 6 months – Independent with responsibilities assigned
• 12 months – Totally independent, completing e‑learnings and completing job responsibilities