Associate - Environmental Services I

Indiana University Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Fishers Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Evening Shift Environmental Services team member to clean and sanitize patient rooms and hospital spaces onsite. You will follow infection control standards, use proper PPE, and support safe patient flow during rotations through evenings and weekends.

No prior experience is required; physical effort and ability to wear protective gear are essential. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred to join a hospital-wide cleaning program focused on

Qualifications

• No prior 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 include standing for long periods and lifting up to 80% of the time.
• Requires ability to operate light floor cleaning equipment.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

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 high-quality service and infection control standards.
• Applies disinfection protocols and uses approved cleaning tools in alignment with hospital policy.
• Communicates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Skills

Protective equipment usage

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Full-Time Evening Shift (3pm - 11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays)

Work Location: Fishers 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.

Candidate 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.

Candidate Preferred:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.