Associate-Environmental Services I

IU Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Avon, IN is seeking a Hospital Environmental Services Technician to clean and sanitize patient rooms, clinics, and public areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control standards, proper use of cleaning tools and PPE, and collaboration with clinical teams to maintain smooth patient care flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must wear PPE as required by environment/regulations.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Follows infection control standards and hospital policy for disinfection.
• Removes hazardous and biohazardous waste per regulations and protocols.
• Communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow.

Skills

Good communication with clinical teams

Lift up to 35 lbs

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light cleaning equipment

PPE and safety gear

Job description

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.