Environmental Services Area Cleaner

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a dedicated environmental services team member to maintain sanitary, safe, and welcoming patient areas across inpatient, discharge, and surgical settings. You will follow SOPs, use cleaning agents correctly, and restock rooms as needed.

Ideal candidates have a GED or high school diploma and can work in a fast-paced hospital environment with minimal supervision. Training is provided to ensure policy compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1–3 months on-the-job training to learn policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Cleans inpatient, outpatient, and non-surgical areas as assigned.
• Uses appropriate cleaning products and sanitizers to wipe surfaces and spills.
• Stocks supplies in exam rooms and restrooms; informs supervisor when low.
• Adheres to hospital quality and safety requirements and SOPs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Clear communication

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Creates a sanitary, safe, environment and enhances the appearance of the facility. Performs job functions primarily inpatient, discharge and surgical settings on a daily basis as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans ancillary & emergency room areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, and other assigned areas outpatient non-surgical settings.
• Cleaning duties include use of appropriate cleaning products in wiping down surfaces, cleaning spills, emptying garbage cans, cleaning furniture and other tasks as assigned.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in exam rooms and restroom as necessary. Informs team leader and supervisory team when low on supplies.
• Follows departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
• Follows and adheres to hospital wide and departmental quality and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma/General Education Development (GED) preferred.

Languages:

• NA

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires attention to detail, ability to follow directions and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and follow departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning and patient hospitality techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, courteous and caring manner.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced cleaning environment.
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments.

Work Experience:

• Requires one to three months on-the-job training to learn developmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion, including ability to perform work while lifting, bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, and reaching.
• Requires continuous walking and standing on hard surfaces.
• Requires regular handling and use of disinfectants and other cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Light work – Exerting 11 to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required,

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.00
Maximum hourly: $18.38
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).