Environmental Services Specialist-Casual

Fairview Health Services; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Experience Pay Given

Shift Differential

On-the-Job training!

Job summary

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN, is seeking an Environmental Services Specialist to maintain cleanliness across hospital and clinic settings. You will interact with patients and staff, contributing to a safe environment and positive patient experiences.

The role covers day, evening, and night shifts on-site, with on-the-job training and competitive pay. This casual posting highlights flexible hours and a path to develop cleaning skills within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Fantastic verbal and written skills.
• Show up every day with a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Be able to perform the physical qualifications of the job, including moving furniture and equipment.
• 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!
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to and follow Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Mission, Values, Vision and policies.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

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 maintains 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.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Reliable attendance

Positive attitude

Tools

Buffers

Floor strippers

Carpet extractors

Carpet shampooers

Steam cleaners

Job description

Job Overview

What You Can Expect:

Our Environmental Services Specialists love Grand Itasca for the stability, meaningful work and our great team. Grand Itasca is in the business of selecting employees that make the real difference, who go above and beyond to make our hospital/clinic run and work effectively. Are you someone looking to make a difference in the everyday functions of our hospital & clinic life? If so, Grand Itasca is where you belong!

We're glad you are thinking about joining us.

Grand Itasca is a great place for Environmental Service Specialists. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

Let's talk about benefits.

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

About the Position

• Environmental Services Specialist
• Casual
• Days, Evenings, Nights
• On-site at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids
• INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH: 10/22/2026

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 centric 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!

Here's what you'll do when you join us:

• 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 maintains 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.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

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.

About Grand Itasca:

Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non-profit, state-of-the-art, integrated clinic and hospital that is proud to offer a range of high-quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient-centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.

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