Associate - Environmental Services I

Indiana University Health System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Carmel, Indiana, is seeking a Environmental Services team member for the Full-Time Evening Shift (3pm-11pm) at North Hospital onsite. You will clean and sanitize patient rooms, clinics, and public spaces to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

No prior experience is required. You must be able to wear PPE and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 35-80 lbs and operating light cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must wear PPE as required by environment or regulations.
• Physical tasks include lifting 35–80 lbs and standing long periods.
• Ability to operate light floor cleaning equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean environment.
• Cleans patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces per standards.
• Supports infection control through disinfection protocols and safety policies.
• Removes hazardous and biohazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety.

Skills

PPE compliance

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light cleaning equipment

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time Evening Shift (3pm- 11pm)

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.

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 E-scheduling, Maintain good attendance.
• 6 months – Independent with responsibilities assigned.
• 12 months – Totally independent, completing e-learnings and completing job responsibilities.