Environmental Services Associate I

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a custodial professional to maintain cleanliness and order across multiple facilities in Michigan. Under supervision, you will prepare patient rooms, restock supplies, and operate UV disinfection equipment to ensure a sanitary environment.

You will report issues, uphold infection control standards, protect patient data, and collaborate with teams to meet departmental goals while pursuing ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Must interact directly with patient population; job requires high visibility.
• Must exhibit consistently high level of customer service and 'Patients First' sensibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient rooms for new admissions, restocking linen and supplies.
• Operates UV disinfection equipment (Xenex Robot).
• Reports mechanical failures or low supplies for work orders and notifies supervisor.
• Maintains departmental policies, quality assurance, infection control standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient data per HIPAA regulations.
• Cooperates with staff to achieve departmental objectives and maintain relations.
• Participates in educational programs and trainings to develop skills.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

UV disinfection equipment (Xenex Robot)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Management Team, responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of assigned work areas, care of assigned equipment and economical and efficient use of all supplies. Responsible for performing a variety of custodial duties to maintain a sanitary and orderly condition of the multiple Henry Ford Health System locations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares patient rooms for new admissions, including restocking of linen and paper supplies.
• Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (i.e. Xenex Robot).
• Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions as observed in assigned areas for preparation of work order for the maintenance department. Notifies supervisor when supplies are low and need to be replenished and/or ordered.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental/interdepartmental objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Enhances job related growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to interact directly with patient population, job requires high visibility.
• Must exhibit consistently high level of customer service and 'Patients First' sensibility.