Environmental Services Technician - Advocate/Atrium Health University City (Full Time) 3rd Shift

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESL classes with no out-of-pocket

Wellness incentives

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Job summary

Atrium Health is hiring for an Environmental Services role focused on cleaning and sanitization in indoor settings. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to infection control guidelines, and teamwork to deliver high-quality care environments.

The successful candidate will perform routine cleaning tasks, report maintenance needs, and participate in required training. This role supports a fast-paced facility with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: One year experience.
• Can prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Can operate equipment.
• Can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas to include dusting, sanitizing, washing windows and floors.
• Maintains safe working environment and follows infection control guidelines.
• Attends in-service education and safety programs to maintain technical knowledge.
• Meets time schedules and deadlines consistently.
• Reports repairs to maintenance staff and coordinates with team.

Skills

Prioritize assignments

Operate equipment

Cooperative teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Atrium Health | Vision for Culture

At Atrium Health, our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety. We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence. Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care. It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!

Position Highlights:

• Starting pay: $18.85/hour!
• Eligible for ourPrepaid College Tuition Assistanceprogram (up to $5,250/year)!

What We Offer

• Education: Earn your high school diploma or take ESL classes with no out-of-pocket expenses through ourOnline High School!
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350 in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid maternity leave & 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Health Benefits: Amazing health insurance with the option of a copay or HSA eligible plan
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas to include, but not limited to:
• Dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures
• Washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures
• Sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpet
• Re-stocking restrooms
• Replacing light bulbs
• Reporting repairs

Most of the work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows, and roof. Various cleaning activities may include the use of a ladder.

• Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes.
• Removes waste by:
• Collecting and transporting soiled linen
• Emptying trash containers
• Changing sharps containers
• Transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors
• Recycling material
• Emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking area.
• Keeps equipment clean and orderly and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
• Maintains safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, infection control guidelines, and meeting departmental quality standards.
• Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines.

Qualified Candidates

• Preferred: High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred: One year experience
• Can prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Can operate equipment
• Can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers

Work Environment

• Performs repetitive work according to set procedures
• Stressful, fast paced
• Works in contaminated, isolation, construction and renovation areas
• Occasionally works in extreme temperatures and around unpleasant smells
• Exposure to individuals with various degrees of mental, physical conditions and illnesses

Physical Requirements

• Requires continuous walking, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50-pounds; also pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing ladders that is generally inside. Contact with water and cleaning solution, potentially contaminated waste, including sharps and other bio-hazardous waste.
• Based on the physical requirements for this position all applicants for this position are required to undergo a physical ability test as a condition of employment.