Environmental Services Associate I - Riley - Full Time

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Evening/night/weekend holiday pay/diff

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks compassionate team players to provide cleaning and sanitizing services across patient rooms, clinics, and public spaces, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.

You will follow disinfection protocols, handle waste per safety rules, and collaborate with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no prior experience required; PPE provided; lifting up to 80% of the time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to wear PPE as required.
• Physical ability to lift 35–80 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate light floor equipment and climb ladders.
• Ability to clean areas requiring technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports infection control standards and disinfection protocols.
• Removes hazardous and biohazardous waste per safety regulations.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Skills

Protective equipment use

Physical stamina

Ladder climbing

Cleaning equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning tools

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a role that showcases your passion and excitement about helping others? Would you like to be a part of a team that is celebrated for making a difference in the lives of every patient? We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day!

Position Details:

• Location: Riley Children's Hospital


• Full time - Days and Evenings

What we offer:

• Great benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance that you can sign up for within your first 30 days if you are regularly scheduled 24 hrs/wk or more!


• Hourly differential for evenings/nights/weekends/holidays!


• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.


• Opportunities for 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.