Environmental Service Worker II

Community Health Systems; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Dothan, Alabama is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities in accordance with infection control standards.

The role includes floor care, waste disposal, linen handling, and general cleaning to support patient safety and hospital cleanliness. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, responding to spills, moving furniture as needed, and communicating maintenance needs to the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, shampooing).
• Collects, removes, and disposes of waste following hospital policies and guidelines.
• Handles soiled linens and replaces with clean bags.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, halls, offices, and common areas under infection control standards.
• Responds to spills and contamination cleanups with proper disinfection procedures.
• Moves furniture and equipment for cleaning or relocation as needed.
• Monitors cleaning supplies usage and stores them safely.
• Reports maintenance and repair needs to supervisor promptly.
• Maintains cleaning logs and documents completed tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 162646
• Job Category Maintenance Facilities and Engineering
• Posting Date 10/28/2026, 01:05 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations 4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL, 36305, US