Environmental Services Associate I - Varies shift - Methodist Hospital

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician at Methodist Hospital to perform cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection across patient care areas. The role supports patient safety by maintaining rooms, clinics, and public spaces in line with infection control standards.

Responsibilities include safe waste handling, collaboration with clinical teams, and adherence to PPE requirements. Training is provided; high physical demand and rotating shifts are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to wear required PPE (gowns, gloves, goggles) as needed by environment.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 80% of shift and 35 lb+.
• Ability to operate light floor-cleaning equipment in patient care areas.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to clean in high-acuity areas (IR, OR, ED, NICU).

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection in hospital environments.
• Maintain patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces according to infection control standards.
• Remove hazardous and biohazardous waste per safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow.

Skills

PPE usage

Physical stamina

Infection control awareness

Team collaboration

High-acuity cleaning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Position: Full-time Environmental Services Technician at Methodist Hospital. Rotating weekends and holidays required. Eligible for shift differentials based on assigned shift.

Shifts Available

• First Shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Not available currently)
• Mid-Shift-Discharge: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Discharges only)
• Second Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Mid-Shift-Afternoon: 5:00 pm – 1:30 am
• Third Shift-Evening: 9:00 pm – 5:30 am (Operating Room only)
• Third Shift-Overnight: 12:00 am – 8:30 am

Position Summary

Provides cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection services to support a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment. Responsible for maintaining patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policies. Supports patient safety and care delivery through consistent, high-quality environmental services. Demonstrates the ability to clean and disinfect high-acuity clinical and procedural areas using approved tools, products, and protocols. Safely removes hazardous and biohazardous waste in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention guidelines. Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, gloves, goggles, and rubber-soled, closed-toe footwear, as required by the work environment and regulatory standards.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including reaching, standing for extended periods, squatting, bending, and lifting or carrying supplies and equipment weighing 35 pounds or more, up to 80% of the workday.
• Ability to operate light floor-cleaning equipment in patient care areas.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to perform technical cleaning in specialized and high-acuity areas, including Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Mother-Baby, NICU, Operating Room (OR), and Emergency Department (ED).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.