Environemtnal Service Worker

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking staff for Environmental Services to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive hospital environment. Responsibilities include floor and carpet care, trash collection, and handling biohazardous waste in a day shift setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 0–6 months experience preferred, and basic computer skills (Windows, MS Office). Palomar Health emphasizes equal opportunity employment and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience.
• Speak and read English at a level sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software (Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment.
• Perform floor and carpet care; collect trash and soiled linen.
• Handle biohazardous waste and linen supplies.
• Ensure inventory of equipment and supplies for department needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Environmental Services Union: CHEU Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.14

Posting Date: 10/13/2026 Internal Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Job Description:

• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive environment adhering to established policies and procedures, quality assurance program(s), safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs floor and carpet care.
• Collects trash and soiled linen.
• Collects/stores/transports biohazardous waste.
• Orders, distributes and stocks clean linen.
• Maintains the necessary inventory of equipment and supplies to meet departmental needs.
• Responsible for utilizing appropriate work practices commensurate with the environment of work to include working with neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, mature adults, older adults and psychiatric care patients.
• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop-down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
• Preferred Education: Not Applicable
• Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months similar
• Preferred Experience: 6 - 12 months similar
• Required License: Not Applicable
• Preferred License: Not Applicable
• Required Certification: Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.