Environmental Services Associate Days

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines is seeking a full-time cleaning specialist to maintain sanitary, attractive, and orderly hospital premises on a day shift. Responsibilities include vacuuming, mopping, waste and linen handling, and routine upkeep in accordance with safety regulations.

The role requires logging daily activities and reporting repairs, while collaborating with team members to ensure a welcoming environment for patients and staff. Prior cleaning experience and reliability are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence with honesty, integrity and caring to promote Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service internal and external premises to maintain hospital sanitation, attractiveness, and order.
• Maintain clean and aseptic conditions in assigned area (vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.).
• Log activities at the end of shift and report equipment repairs as needed.
• Collect soiled linen or distribute clean linen as required.

Skills

Collaboration

Integrity

Motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Posting

POSITION PURPOSE

Cleans and services internal and external premises tomaintainhospital in sanitary,attractiveand orderly condition, in an assigned schedule and/or an assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Maintains clean and aseptic conditions in assignedareaby vacuuming, scouring, dust mopping, high dusting, making beds, removing trash/linen, washing walls and ceilings.

Using vacuum and materials effectively in daily work.

Use detergents, germicides or other supplies as recommended andfollowrecommended handling/mixing procedures.

Maintains a clean and neat station, cart,closetand equipment.

Reports needed equipment repairs to the Supervisor.

Logs activities throughout work shift as required paperwork at the end of shift.

Collectssoiled linen ordistributesclean linen, as needed.

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma preferred or high schoolequivalency.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Mustpossessa personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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

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, emptying trashcans.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; i.e., 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 hideaway beds, cots, box trash, trash bags, linen bagsfrequentlyup to 20 lbs. And occasionallyin excess of50 lbs.

• Climbing: Up to five flights of stairs, often while wet-mopping, use of ladders.

• Kneeling or Crouching: With the freedom to choose which posture.

OCCASIONAL:

• Talking: Expressing ideasby means ofthe spoken word to convey instructions to other workers, either in person or by phone.

• Hearing: Ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication with other workers, either in person, by phone, using a beeper or responding to the hospital paging system.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

• If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/oradditionalpersonnel must beutilized. If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs.,additionalequipment/personnel must also beutilized.

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. push/pull (force to move)frequently, andlifting upto 50 lbs. occasionally, andlifting upto 40 lbs.frequently, andlifting upto 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal visual acuityisrequiredtomaintainaccuracy and neatness of work.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability tomaintainsatisfactory job performance and a high standard of both courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors despite the stress of a hospital work environment.

• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

• Must be able to set andorganize one'sown workpriorities andadapt to them as they change frequently.Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

• Mustpossessthe ability tocomply withTrinity Health policies and procedures.

• Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health sites as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

• The worker is subject to atmosphere conditions: dust,odorsand aerosol sprays.

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.