Environmental Services Associate I-Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member for the night shift at Arnett Hospital. You will perform cleaning and sanitizing duties across patient rooms, clinics, and public spaces to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

The role requires ability to wear protective equipment and to meet physical demands, including standing for long periods and lifting heavy items.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment (gowns, gloves, goggles, protective footwear).
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods and lifting up to 80% of the time.

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 cleaning of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas.
• Applies disinfection protocols and uses approved cleaning tools per infection control standards.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal per safety regulations.
• Communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow.

Education

High school diploma 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.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

SCHEDULE *NIGHT SHIFT

Sunday-Thursday 10:30pm-7:00am

• Shift Differential Pay***

WORK LOCATION

Arnett Hospital

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.