Environmental Services Attendant

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Attendant to perform cleaning, equipment movement, and floor care to maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. The role involves handling biohazardous waste and supporting infection control practices.

The position requires adherence to safety rules, strong teamwork, and reliable attendance. High school diploma or GED preferred, with prior environmental services experience beneficial, and a Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks in various spaces and move equipment as needed.
• Handle biohazardous waste and regular trash following proper disposal procedures.
• Maintain PPE in good condition and adhere to safety assessments.
• Provide a safe, clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Support in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and infection-control standards.
• Meet department objectives and participate in performance reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

This position is responsible for performing various cleaning tasks, moving equipment and furniture, and maintaining floor care to provide patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment. It involves maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infection control issues.
Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with rotating weekends 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basic tasks related to own area (e.g., various cleaning tasks, movement of equipment and furniture, and floor care maintenance), under direct supervision.
• Perform basic tasks related to the movement of biohazardous waste for proper waste disposal and regular trash movement and removal to designated waste receptacles.
• Assist in maintaining in good condition any personal protective equipment deemed appropriate for use through job hazard assessments.
• Assist in providing patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment.
• Provide support in maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
• Perform cleaning of Patient Care Spaces, Public Spaces, Clinical Spaces, Research Spaces, Laboratory Spaces, Meeting Spaces, and Office Spaces.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check‑In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Experience in environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, laws, and standards, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of biohazardous and/ or hazardous waste management, preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Addresses problems in a structured, logical approach. Asks for guidance and tries out new ideas when changes in approach are required. Adapts quickly and positively; learns from mistakes.
• Skills in clear and effective communication (written and verbal) and timely exchange of information with relevant stakeholders for work outcomes.
• Questions, clarifies, and provides explanations as needed. Checks documents and reports for clarity and accuracy. Seeks and provides information within and outside the team in a timely manner.
• Skills in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work well. Ability to deliver under tight timelines with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Plans around multiple tasks and priorities well within own work. Is able to cope with unexpected changes in routine and delivers planned outcomes on time. Escalates issues/problems and seeks support in a timely manner.
• Ability to stay calm and control emotions even in stressful and difficult situations.
• Acknowledges stress and can stay composed in challenging situations. Uses basic emotional regulation techniques, like deep breathing, to manage pressure. Demonstrates stability under pressure and may help others as needed.
• Skills in identifying problems and finding smart ways to fix them quickly and effectively, making use of available resources (e.g., supplies, tools, materials)
• Exhibits a good grasp of troubleshooting skills, techniques, and processes required to resolve standard issues. Able to do more with available tools and resources and continues to improvise and optimize. Promptly acknowledges and responds to queries and troubleshoots issues under less supervision.
• Ability to recognize potential hazards, follow safety rules, and take precautions to prevent incidents (e.g., accidents, injuries, contamination).
• Follows safety procedures with occasional guidance. Identifies common risks and takes basic precautions. Reports safety concerns when noticed.
• Ability to work well with team members to achieve a common goal by helping, communicating, and supporting each other.
• Contributes to team efforts and communicates basic ideas. Listens to others and can give/ receive feedback. Demonstrates independence in resolving routine and non-routine queries.
• Skills in safely collecting, separating, and disposing of regular and hazardous waste to maintain cleanliness and prevent health risks.
• Understands standard waste disposal procedures. Can handle basic biohazard materials in accordance with protocols. Knows how to use personal protective equipment correctly and follows hygiene best practices.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below, or above the work surface.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals and noxious odors.
• On occasion, the employee may be exposed to infectious disease.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $19.00 - $27.50 per hour for the role of Environmental Services Attendant.

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