Environmental Services Associate

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is looking for a full-time evening shift cleaner at Bloomington Hospital. The role involves providing cleaning and sanitizing services to maintain a safe, clean environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to adhere to safety protocols while working in patient areas. Physical stamina and the ability to operate cleaning equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to wear protective equipment as required.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift supplies weighing 35 lbs.
• Ability to operate light cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and public spaces.
• Safely conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports safety.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Full Time, Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm)

Location: Bloomington Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high‑acuity clinical and procedural areas.
• 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.