Environmental Services Associate (Flex Evenings, Riverside)

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking an Environmental Service Associate to support patient care by cleaning patient rooms and public areas. You will follow department procedures, maintain supply levels, and ensure safety and quality in daily tasks within Environmental Services.

The role emphasizes high levels of customer service and teamwork across the hospital, with an evening shift and a 16-hour weekly schedule. Training and compliance with hospital standards are provided.

Qualifications

• No explicit degree required; role focuses on cleaning, safety, and customer service.
• HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school.

Responsibilities

• 40% Obtains assigned cleaning or maintenance request either from automated system, daily assignment sheet or verbal direction. Performs other functions required of the position, as assigned, which could include moving beds or furniture and executing the cleaning process.
• 20% Follows direction and proper usage of all equipment used in job performance; keeps equipment and areas clean and reports needs via work orders.
• 10% Keeps all assigned carts and areas stocked to appropriate operating levels; linen distribution included.
• 10% Willing to take on other duties to meet hospital cleanliness and safety standards.
• 20% Delivers high level of customer service across OhioHealth, focusing on safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Education

HS diploma/GED preferred

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Environmental Service Associates are dedicated to cleaning and maintaining defined areas of the organization. Provide customer service to all customers by cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, public areas and service areas by completing task that support departmental and organization processes. This cleaning and maintaining will be defined by specific job/task assignments.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 40% Obtains assigned cleaning or maintenance request either from automated system, daily assignment sheet or verbal direction. Performs other functions required of the position, as assigned, which could include moving of beds or furniture required to service customers or execute the cleaning process. Must follow departmental/organizational processes to complete assigned duties. Must complete all paperwork needed to monitor departmental statistics.
• 20% Must follow direction and proper usage of all equipment used in job performance; to include cleanliness. Specific equipment will pertain to each job assignment. Notifies appropriate area through work order process and other defined paperwork to keep all equipment and misc. items throughout the hospital.
• 10% Keeps all assigned carts and areas stocked to appropriate operating levels. Linen distribution to be included in stocking of areas.
• 10% Must be willing to complete other duties as assigned including storeroom maintenance to meet hospital cleanliness and safety standards.
• 20% Used high level of Customer Service throughout the OhioHealth organization to the patient and all other customers. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• No Degree or Diploma
• 16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit.
• 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered.
• HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school.

Work Shift: Evening. Scheduled Weekly Hours : 16 Department Environmental Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

About Us

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."