Environmental Services Associate: Clean, Safe Spaces

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I in Alabama to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will clean and sanitize rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas, while following infection control standards and HIPAA guidelines.

You will also handle waste, stock supplies, operate cleaning equipment, and assist with minor maintenance tasks. A 1–2 year cleaning or environmental service background is preferred; strong attention to detail and team

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene
• Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Cleaning experience

Infection control knowledge

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I in Alabama to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will clean and sanitize rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas, while following infection control standards and HIPAA guidelines.

You will also handle waste, stock supplies, operate cleaning equipment, and assist with minor maintenance tasks. A 1–2 year cleaning or environmental service background is preferred; strong attention to detail and team