Associate Environmental Services I - Part Time

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a part-time Environmental Services team member for West Hospital. The role involves cleaning patient rooms, clinics, and public areas, with emphasis on infection control and safe workflows. Onsite work with rotating shifts supports a high standard of patient care and facility cleanliness.

The position requires ability to wear protective gear, lift up to 80 lbs, and work long periods standing. No prior experience required; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior healthcare cleaning experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment such as gowns, gloves, goggles, etc.
• Physical tasks include reaching, standing for long periods, lifting up to 80% of time.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and sanitizing of patient rooms, offices, clinics, procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety by delivering high-quality cleaning services.
• Follows infection control standards and safety regulations in all cleaning tasks.
• Handles hazardous and biohazardous waste removal per policy and regulations.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports care flow and safety.

Skills

No previous experience required

Protective equipment usage

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Overview

Schedule

Part Time - Rotating Shift (0-24 hours per week, may vary)

Department Supported

Environmental Services

Work Location

West Hospital (Onsite)

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 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.