Environmental Service Worker

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

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a Night Shift Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly hospital environment. Responsibilities include floor and carpet care, trash and soiled linen collection, and the handling of biohazardous waste according to policy.

The role requires basic computer skills (MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to work with a wide range of patient ages while complying with all infection control standards and Palomar Health procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (education/experience as needed).
• Experience with cleaning and infection control standards preferred.
• Ability to handle trash, linen and waste per policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive environment following Palomar Health policies and QA programs.
• Perform floor and carpet care.
• Collect trash and soiled linen.
• Collect, store and transport biohazardous waste.
• Order, distribute and stock clean linen.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies to meet departmental needs.
• Work with diverse patient groups including neonates to psychiatric care as required.
• Follow Palomar Health rules, policies and applicable laws and standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Cleaning skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Department:Environmental ServicesUnion:CHEUShift:8-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)Hours Per Pay Period:80Job Description:Range: $23.00-$26.14Posting Date: 8/26/2026Internal Closing Date: 9/1/2026* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.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 RequirementsMinimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experiencePreferred Education: Not ApplicableMinimum Experience: 0 - 6 months similarPreferred Experience: 6 - 12 months similarRequired License: Not ApplicablePreferred License: Not ApplicableRequired Certification: Not ApplicablePreferred Certification: Not ApplicableWe 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.