Enviromental Services Worker I - Evenings

CHS Career Site; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. You will clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, and restrooms, sanitation, and waste handling in line with infection control protocols.

You will operate cleaning equipment, restock supplies, and support safety procedures while maintaining reliable attendance and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other workspaces.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Maintains floors and surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating as per procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, and other surfaces for cleanliness.
• Restocks supplies and monitors inventory levels.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely per safety protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and reports larger issues.

Skills

Infection control

Cleaning techniques

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Service Worker I ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas. This role upholds high standards of hygiene and safety, contributing to the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to infection control and regulatory protocols.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.

State Specific Requirements

• Indiana: IN Lutheran Hospital requires successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.
• Mississippi: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.
• North Carolina: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.