Environmental Services Worker

CHS Career Site; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. Environmental Service Worker I keeps a clean, safe environment in Durant, OK. Responsibilities include cleaning, floor care, waste management, and restocking supplies while upholding infection control standards.

The role requires reliable attendance, physical capability to perform repetitive tasks, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively. Full-time day shift on-site position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning tools, equipment, and products.
• Ability to follow infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other workspaces.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors and surfaces using appropriate tools.
• Maintains cleanliness of walls, windows, and fixtures; reports repairs as needed.
• Restocks supplies and monitors inventory to ensure availability.
• Handles waste and biohazardous materials safely per regulations.
• Operates cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Safety standards

Time management

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Some High School

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Service Worker I ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas. This role upholds high standards of hygiene and safety, contributing to the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to infection control and regulatory protocols.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.

State Specific Requirements

• Indiana: IN Lutheran Hospital requires successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.
• Mississippi: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.
• North Carolina: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.

Job Info

• Job Identification 169232
• Job Category Maintenance Facilities and Engineering
• Posting Date 10/29/2026, 05:21 PM
• Degree Level Some High School
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1800 W University Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, US