Environmental Services Associate I - Ft. Wayne - Full Time Days

Indiana University Health; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift differentials

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Ft Wayne Hospital is seeking Environmental Services team members to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. You will clean patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces on a full-time schedule (7:00 am–3:30 pm) with eventual weekend/holiday rotations.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. You will follow disinfection protocols, wear PPE, and coordinate with clinical teams to support patient safety, infection control,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent experience preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to wear protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35–80 lbs and operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces.
• Applies disinfection protocols per infection control standards.
• Performs hazardous and biohazardous waste removal safely.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact each day? Do you want to be part of a team recognized for delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of every patient? We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, purpose-driven, team-oriented, and committed to excellence in everything they do.

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Location

Ft Wayne Hospital

Hours

Full Time - Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p (will eventually be rotating weekends and holidays)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (available within your first 30 days for positions scheduled 24+ hours per week)
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid time off and more

What you will do

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.

What you will need

• 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.

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.