Environmental Services Specialist-Casual

Fairview Health Services; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-the-job training

Shift differential

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for an Environmental Services Specialist to maintain cleanliness across its facilities. Responsibilities include disinfecting various areas, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring safety for patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. On-the-job training is provided for those without experience with cleaning equipment. This casual position offers competitive pay and a shift differential but is not benefit eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Fantastic verbal and written skills.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by maintaining cleanliness in the hospital.
• Clean and disinfect all areas using various compounds.
• Operate cleaning equipment and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to perform physical tasks

Experience with floor cleaning equipment

Tools

Buffers

Floor strippers

Carpet extractors

Job description

About the Position

• Environmental Services Specialist
• Casual
• Days, Evenings, Nights
• On-site at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids
• Internal posting through: 01/30/2026

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Specialist is responsible for maintaining the highest level of cleanliness throughout the hospital and clinic. They are a vital and central member of the healthcare team. They will compassionately communicate with patients, coworkers and other customers of Environmental Services and Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital. The Environmental Services Specialist is the first line of defense in keeping Grand Itasca’s patients, staff, and community safe!

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of our patients and community by being a key part of Grand Itasca’s medical team.
• Clean and disinfect all areas of the hospital using a variety of compounds and solutions.
• Clean and maintain floors throughout the hospital.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, sweepers, and other systems.
• Learn to strip, seal, finish, and wax floors using buffers and strippers.
• Dispose of infectious, medical, hazardous, and other waste.
• Keep work areas tidy and stocked with supplies.
• Be an active partner with medical staff ensuring patients and providers have a great experience.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Expand your knowledge by participating on departmental trainings, activities, and meetings.

Qualifications

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Fantastic verbal and written skills.
3. Show up every day with a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
4. Be able to perform the physical qualifications of the job, including moving furniture and equipment.
5. Experience using buffers, floor strippers, carpet and upholstery extractors, carpet shampooers and steam cleaners is preferred. If you have no experience with these, we will provide on-the-job training!
6. Demonstrated ability to adhere to and follow Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Mission, Values, Vision and policies.
7. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Experience Pay Given
• Shift Differential
• On-the-job training!

Benefit Overview

Casual positions are not benefit eligible.

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status