Associate - Environmental Services I - Multiple Positions

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking Environmental Services staff for West Hospital. Shifts available: Full Time - Evening (3pm-11:30 pm) or Night Shift (11:00 pm - 6:30 am). Onsite position in Environmental Services to maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and public areas, following disinfection protocols, and collaborating with clinical teams to support patient care flow. Prior experience is not required; PPE is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must wear protective equipment as required by environment/regulations.
• Physical requirements include standing long periods, lifting up to 80% of the time, and ability to climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning and sanitizing services in patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces.
• Support infection control through proper disinfection protocols.
• Remove hazardous and biohazardous waste per safety regulations.

Skills

No experience required

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

Schedules available: Full Time - Evening (3pm-11:30 pm) or Night Shift (11:00 am - 6:30am)

Work Location: West 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.

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.

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.