Associate Environmental Services I

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an onsite Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. The role cleans patient rooms, clinics, and public spaces, following infection control standards and disinfection protocols.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM at the Indianapolis campus, with duties including hazardous waste handling and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure patient safety and smooth care flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by environment or regulations.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 80% of the time (supplies/equipment 35 lbs or more).
• Ability to operate light floor cleaning equipment in patient care areas.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Able to clean areas requiring technical cleaning (IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED).

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent, high-quality cleaning; collaborates with clinical teams.

Skills

PPE use

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.