Environmental Services Associate II

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Technician in Indianapolis to perform advanced cleaning and disinfection in high-acuity clinical areas. This role demands specialized knowledge in infection prevention and the ability to mentor others, ensuring compliance with cleanliness and safety standards in environments like the Operating Room and ICU.

The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with clinical teams, enhancing patient safety and care flow while participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Requires 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to wear protective clothing as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cleaning and disinfection in clinical areas.
• Communicate with clinical teams to ensure patient safety.
• Conduct hazardous waste removal and compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Operational cleaning procedures

Infection prevention protocols

Ability to wear protective gear

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light floor cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.


• Requires 2 years of experience.


• 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, and has demonstrated competency to train and onboard others.


• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credentialing is preferred.

Position Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.


• Requires 2 years of experience.


• 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, and has demonstrated competency to train and onboard others.


• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credentialing is preferred.

Position Details

This position is Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays. The standard hours are 8:00am until 4:30pm, but team member will need to be flexible to start as early as 7:00am. This position involves high volume interactions with specific clinical teams.

Work Locations

IU Health Methodist Hospital, University Hospital, Riley Children\'s Hospital and IU Health Goodman Hall-Neuroscience Center.

Position Summary

Specializes in the ability to perform advanced cleaning and disinfection within high-acuity clinical and procedural areas. Demonstrates technical skill, attention to infection prevention protocols, and the mentors and supports the training of others. Supports patient safety through consistent, high-quality service and serve as a resource to peers across Environmental Services and the care team. Performs advanced, high-acuity cleaning and terminal disinfection in complex clinical and procedural areas, including but not limited to the Operating Room (OR), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Isolation Rooms. Applies specialized disinfection protocols and utilizes advanced 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. Serves as a subject matter expert in environmental services operations and infection prevention; acts as a resource to peers and leadership. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to improve cleanliness, service reliability, and patient experience.

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.