Environmental Service Worker II

CHS Career Site; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. This role covers floor care, waste and linen handling, spill cleanup, room sanitation, and general cleaning in accordance with infection control standards.

Knowledge of hospital policies and ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced healthcare setting is required; certification in

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of environmental services or custodial experience.
• Experience in hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and shampooing.
• Dispose of waste per policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Handle soiled linens and replace with clean bags.
• Sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas.
• Respond to spills and perform disinfection.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed for cleaning or relocation.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and store safely.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning logs and document tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Infection control

Waste handling

Equipment maintenance

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Floor care equipment

Cleaning supplies handling

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Worker II is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining hospital facilities to ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role performs floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and general cleaning tasks in accordance with hospital policies and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Worker II follows established procedures to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and hospital cleanliness standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs floor care tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and shampooing various flooring surfaces to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Collects, removes, and properly disposes of waste, including biohazardous, infectious, and noninfectious materials, following hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Handles and processes soiled linens, replacing them with clean bags and ensuring proper containment and storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
• Responds to spills and contamination cleanups, ensuring proper disinfection and safety precautions.
• Moves furniture, floor mats, and other equipment as needed for cleaning, facility maintenance, or department relocations.
• Monitors cleaning supply usage, practicing appropriate expense control and ensuring all supplies are stored and used safely.
• Communicates maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor or facilities department to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintains accurate cleaning logs and reports completed tasks, ensuring proper documentation of environmental services activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and floor care techniques.
• Ability to safely handle biohazardous and infectious waste in compliance with infection control standards.
• Familiarity with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and proper usage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures for environmental services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors in a professional manner.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Environmental Services or Healthcare Cleaning (such as CHEST or CHESP certification) preferred