Environmental Services Associate

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines seeks an Environmental Services team member to clean and maintain internal and external areas, ensuring safety and cleanliness of the facility. You will interact with leaders, staff, and residents, assisting with admissions, carpet care, and minor repairs as needed.

The role emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols, with responsibilities including scheduling, reporting issues, and following the organization’s values and policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in building safety, cleanliness and maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate household vacuum, floor cleaning and buffing equipment.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follows established work schedule in cleaning and maintaining assigned internal areas (public areas, program areas, residential areas).
• Cleans external premises/grounds (front/back entrances, dining area parking, etc.).
• Cleans carpets and flooring (stripping/waxing, vacuuming, spot cleaning).
• Maintains cleanliness and aseptic conditions throughout the facility and reports safety concerns.
• Maintains supply inventory and generates purchase orders when needed.
• Assists with resident admissions/discharges and maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Floor care machinery

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Participates as anEnvironmental Services (E.S.)team member and performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties toinsurethe safety and cleanliness of the internal and external premises of the facility. Interactson a daily basiswith the Lead E.S. Worker, other cleaning service personnel when applicable, maintenance and repair personnel, as well aspersons served, guests, and staff.Assistsstaff with a variety of tasks, such as preparing resident rooms for admission, cleaning public areas, etc.

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the obligation of each employee ofMercyMedicalCentertocomply withMercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies,proceduresand related practices (e.g.Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).

HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE:

Security Access: Low“Incumbent has no access to confidential information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Follows established work schedule in cleaning andmaintainingassigned internal areas of responsibility(public areas and hallways, program areas, residential areas, etc.). For example, cleans public restrooms daily, cleans dentalclinictwo times weekly, etc.

Follows established work schedule in cleaning andmaintainingassignedexternal premises/grounds (front entrance area, back entrance area by dining room, parking lot areas, fence lines, etc.) of the facility.

When and wherenecessary/appropriate, cleans andmaintainscarpets and flooring, including tasks such as stripping/waxing floors, vacuuming/wet-vacuuming carpets, and spot cleaning soiled areas.

Maintainsa constant awareness of theaestheticvalues of the facility and contributes to the enhancement and improvement of these valuesby insuringclean and aseptic conditions throughout House of Mercy by scouring, dust mopping, high dusting, wet mopping, damp dusting, removing trash, washing walls and ceilings.

Regularly checks supply inventory and generates purchase orders when/where needed.

Picks up and returns keys, pager (when applicable) at the beginning and end of each work shift.

Promptly reports existing furniture needs, as well as equipment, maintenance and building issues to the E.S. Lead Worker and/orDirector, completing work orders when/whereappropriate.

Performs general cleaning services throughout the House of Mercy when/where necessary without having to be prompted or asked.

In absence of Lead E.S. worker and/or any contracted cleaning service staff, takes initiative inidentifyingsoiled areas and promptly following through with necessary cleaning.

Assists with resident admissions/discharges,insofar ascleaning, shampooing carpets, painting walls, making other minor repairs as needed, and ensuring adequate bedding is available in rooms.

Assists with painting and maintenance of building’s interior walls.

Demonstrates initiative inaddressing changing/unscheduled environmental service issues where and when they arise.

Maintains bothhigh standardsof courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers,persons servedandguests.

Assists in completing safety checklists and conducting monthly safety drills (i.e.fire and tornado).

• Participates in House of Mercy’s PerformanceQuality Improvement Processasappropriate.

AssistsLeadE.S. Worker inmaintainingup-to-date Safety Material Data Sheets (MSDS) of chemicals used in the building in the MSDS book kept in the front office.

Promptly reports/seeksassistancefrom clinical staff whenencounteringinappropriate behavior from persons served, guests, visitors, etc.to ensure a safe environment.

Communicates regularly with LeadE.S.Worker and/orDirectorto discuss daily operations, concerns, opportunities for improvement,“in-house”issues, etc.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Uses detergents, germicides, or other supplies as recommended and follows recommended handling/mixing procedures.

• Performs snow removal around facility entrances, including salt application.

• Sets up tables, chairs, equipment, etc. for special functions.

• Assistswith ongoing upkeep and maintenance of playground surfaces.

• Provides instruction/supervision to residents performing cleaning tasks as part of the“in-house”program.

• Movesfurniture and equipment as needed.

• Picks up, sorts and transfers donations as needed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITY REQUIRED:

Ability to read, write,comprehend, and speak English.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Previous experience in building safety, cleanliness and maintenance preferred.

Ability tooperatea household vacuum, floorcleaningand buffing equipment, etc.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporterabuse training specific to population servedwithinthirty (30) days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds maximum force infrequently and/or up to 25 pounds toliftfrequentlyand/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects about and requiring prolonged periods of standing/walking.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% ofwork day, Frequent = 34-66% ofwork day, Occasional = 33% or less).

CONSTANT

Walking: Moving about on foot toaccomplishtasks to perform cleaning duties.

Standing: With some freedom to alternate between standing and walking.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward at the waist while cleaning.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction (e.g.vacuuming, dusting, mopping).

Handling: Working primarily with the whole hand while scouring, dusting, obtaining supplies and handling equipment.

FREQUENT

Pushing/Pulling: To move supply cart with minimal sustained force.

Lifting: To move beds, cribs, box trash, trash bags, linen bagsfrequentlyup to 20 lbs. and occasionallyin excess of50 lbs.

Climbing: Up to four flights of stairs, often while wet mopping.

Kneeling orCrouching: With the freedom to choose which posture.

OCCASIONAL

Talking: Expressing ideasby means ofthe spoken wordto convey instructions to other

workers either in person or by phone.

Hearing: Ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication with otherworkers either in person, by phone, using a beeper, or responding to the in-house paging system.

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:

Normal visual acuityrequiredmaintainingaccuracy and neatness of work.Must be able, at all times, to see, read, and comprehend labels and written instructions.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively verballyand in writing.

Adaptability to performing repetitive work, or to performing continuously of the same work, according to set procedures.

Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency.

Adaptability tomaking generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

• Ability tomaintainboth a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers,persons served, andguestsand satisfactory job performance.

• Ability tomaintainconfidentialityregardingHouse of Mercy,staffand residents.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS:

Vacuum, telephone, computer, buffer, broom, mop, printer, radio, snowshovel

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise at times to cause the worker to raise voicein order tobe heard above the ambient noise level.

The worker is subject to food spills and wet spots on floor surfaces.

The worker is subject to hazards: chemicals, slippery floors, and occasionally working while on stepladders.

The worker is subject to atmosphere’s conditions: dust, odors, and aerosol sprays.

Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, therefore are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with its specifications for preventing contact with the above materials.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports toDirectorof House of Mercy.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.