Environmental Services Associate Days

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA, seeks a dedicated Cleaning/Environmental Services team member for the Day Shift. You will clean and service internal and external hospital areas, maintaining sanitary, attractive, and orderly conditions on an assigned schedule.

The role requires adherence to hospital policies, safe handling of cleaning materials, and accurate shift logging. The position emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and patient-centered care within a faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors and decisions.
• Maintains clean and aseptic conditions in assigned area by vacuuming, scouring, dust mopping, high dusting, making beds, removing trash/linen, washing walls and ceilings.
• Uses vacuum and cleaning supplies effectively in daily work.
• Follows detergents, germicides, and handling procedures as recommended.
• Keeps station, cart, closet, and equipment clean and orderly.
• Reports needed equipment repairs to the Supervisor.
• Logs shift activities as required.
• Collects or distributes linen as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, Trinity Health standards, and organizational policies.

Skills

Collaborative environment

Honesty & integrity

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

Cleans and services internal and external premises to maintain hospital in sanitary, attractive and orderly condition, in an assigned schedule and/or an assigned shift.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Posting

POSITION PURPOSE

Cleans and services internal and external premises to maintain hospital in sanitary, attractive and orderly condition, in an assigned schedule and/or an assigned shift.

Essential Functions

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Maintains clean and aseptic conditions in assigned area by 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 and follow recommended handling/mixing procedures.
• Maintains a clean and neat station, cart, closet and equipment.
• Reports needed equipment repairs to the Supervisor.
• Logs activities throughout work shift as required paperwork at the end of shift.
• Collects soiled linen or distributes clean 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 procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a 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

Constant

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks 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 bags frequently up to 20 lbs. And occasionally in excess of 50 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 ideas by means of the 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/or additional personnel must be utilized. If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs., additional equipment/personnel must also be utilized.
• Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. push/pull (force to move) frequently, and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and lifting up to 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements

• Normal visual acuity is required to maintain accuracy and neatness of work.

Intellectual/Emotional Requirements

• Ability to maintain satisfactory 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 and organize one's own work priorities and adapt 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.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity 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, odors and 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.