Environmental Services Associate

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bloomington, IN is seeking part-time environmental services staff to maintain a clean, safe patient environment. The role requires weekend shifts, wearing provided PPE, and collaborating with clinical teams to support patient care.

No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will use approved cleaning tools, follow infection prevention protocols, and help ensure a welcoming public space within Bloomington Hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by environment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes offices, cafeterias and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools according to infection control standards.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal per safety regulations.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety precautions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Light floor equipment

PPE usage

Job description

Overview

• 24 hours per week

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am- 3:30pm, with some weekday availability needed

• 24 hours per week

Location: Bloomington Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes offices, cafeterias and retail and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols.
• Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.
• Requires the ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Requires the ability to clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.