Environmental Services Associate I

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a hospital environmental services worker to clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, clinics, and clinical areas while supporting infection control and patient safety. You will proactively collaborate with clinical teams to maintain safe, efficient care flow.

The role emphasizes adherence to disinfection protocols and the ability to handle hazardous waste in accordance with hospital policy, with various high-acuity areas included in the scope.

Qualifications

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical areas and public spaces.
• Communicates with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleaning and disinfection standards in high-acuity clinical areas (IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED).
• Operates light floor cleaning equipment as required.
• Removes hazardous and biohazardous waste per safety regulations.

Skills

Cleaning protocols

Infection control

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• 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.