Environmental Services Associate I

Inuplands; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated environmental services worker to maintain a safe, clean environment across patient care areas in Bedford, Indiana.

The role requires strict adherence to infection control protocols, proper PPE use, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow. This on-site position offers stability within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must wear protective equipment as required by environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods, reaching, bending, and sometimes lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to operate light cleaning equipment and ladders.
• Ability to clean high-acuity clinical areas such as IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Applies disinfection protocols and follows infection prevention standards.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal per safety regulations.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Skills

Infection control adherence

Communication with clinical teams

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light floor cleaning equipment operation

PPE usage

Ladders usage

Job description

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas.
• Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols.
• Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.
• Requires the ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Requires the ability to clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.

With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.

• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Job Info

• Job Identification 425429
• Job Category Facilities & Support Services
• Posting Date 08/13/2026, 07:05 PM
• Locations 2900 W 16th St, Bedford, IN, 47421, US