Environmental Services Associate I - Various Shifts

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Hospital Environmental Services Technician to maintain clean, safe patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces in line with infection control standards. The role requires rotating weekends and holidays with shifts from morning to overnight, and offers comprehensive training.

This position supports patient safety by cleaning high-acuity areas and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure effective care flow and safety across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to wear required PPE per standards.
• Meet physical demands including lifting up to 80% of the day.
• Operate light floor-cleaning equipment in patient care areas.
• Climb ladders as needed for tasks.
• Clean in high-acuity areas following protocols (IR, OR, ED).

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection to support a safe hospital environment.
• Maintains patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces per infection control standards.
• Supports patient safety and care delivery through high-quality environmental services.
• Communicates with clinical teams to align cleaning with patient flow and safety.

Skills

PPE usage

Physical stamina

Sanitation protocols

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor-cleaning equipment

Waste handling tools

Job description

Overview

Position Details

Status: Full-time.

Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays required.

Shift Differentials: Eligible based on assigned shift.

Location: University Hospital.

Shift Times

• First Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Mid-Shift-Discharge: 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Discharges only).
• Second Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm.
• Mid-Shift-Afternoon: 5:00pm - 1:30am.
• Third Shift-Evening: 9:00pm - 5:30am (OR only).
• Third Shift-Overnight: 12:00am (Midnight) - 8:30am.

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/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).

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.