Environmental Services Associate I: Day/Evening/PRN

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to provide cleaning and sanitizing services across Arnett Hospital and nearby clinics, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

No experience is required; you must wear PPE as required, meet physical demands (standing, lifting up to 80% of the time, 35 lbs), operate light floor equipment, and be able to climb ladders.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must wear protective equipment as required by environment or regulations.
• Physical requirements: standing for long periods, bending, lifting up to 35–80% of time, 35 lbs+.
• Ability to operate light floor cleaning equipment and climb ladders.
• Cleans areas including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Applies disinfection protocols and uses approved cleaning tools per infection control standards.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal per safety regulations.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

SCHEDULE

• Every other weekend and holiday

Day shift: 7am/8am

Evening shift: 2pm/3pm/5pm (clinic locations)

Night shift: 10:30pm

PRN: flexible hours!

• Shift Differential Pay for evening shifts***

WORK LOCATION

• Arnett Hospital
• Surrounding clinic locations

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.

Requirements

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.