Environmental Services Associate

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northridge Hospital Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, is hiring an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized. You will perform routine cleaning and use specialized equipment to ensure a safe environment.

The role requires following proper disposal methods for biohazard materials and maintaining supplies for your shift. Attention to detail and safety are essential as you support patient comfort and staff efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and follow basic instructions in English.
• Able to use simple arithmetic and keep basic records.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms and hospital areas per 12-step cleaning process.
• Sweep, dust, mop, vacuum; use scrub/buffer equipment as needed.
• Refill supplies and deliver clean linens.
• Identify and report hazardous conditions and equipment needing repair.
• Stock carts with needed supplies for assigned areas.

Skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Automatic scrub/buffer equipment

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards. Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens. To be successful in this role, you must be thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Cleans assigned areas according to established standards and 12-step cleaning process.
• Sweeps, dusts, vacuums, and mops in assigned areas using automatic scrub/buffer equipment as needed.
• Arranges and/or moves furniture in patient and non-patient care areas according to room setup.
• Ensure equipment is working prior to use.
• Documents and reports items/equipment needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.
• Stock supply cart for assigned areas with proper equipment needed to complete assigned shift.
• Job Requirements*Required
• Requires basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions, able to speak, read and write English, use simple arithmetic, keep simple records, or use simple office machines
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate or GED
• A minimum of 6 months janitorial experience, in healthcare environment

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. [One Community. One Mission. One California ](https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

*Pay Range*

$25.00 - $26.11 /hour