Environmental Service Worker

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

Job summary

Palomar Health in Poway, CA is seeking an Environmental Service Worker for a per diem shift. You will maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable hospital environment, performing floor and carpet care, collecting trash and soiled linen, and handling waste in accordance with policies.

The role requires English proficiency and basic computer skills; minimum education is a high school diploma with 0–6 months of similar experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–6 months similar experience.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor and carpet care.
• Collect trash and soiled linen.
• Collect/store/transports biohazardous waste.
• Orders, distributes and stocks clean linen.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

## Environmental Service WorkerApply: Poway, CA: Per Diem: Posted Yesterday: JR100517**Department:**Environmental Services**Union:**CHEU**Shift:**8-hour Shift - Evening (United States of America)**Hours Per Pay Period:**20 **Salary Range:**$23.00 - $26.14 **Job Description:**Posting Date: 9/29/2026Internal Closing Date: 10/05/2026\\* 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 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 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.