Environmental Services Worker

Baldwin Health; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Health in Foley, AL seeks an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will perform cleaning, floor care and waste management per infection control policies.

Responsibilities include sanitizing spaces, restocking supplies, handling waste safely, operating cleaning equipment, and supporting department needs with reliability and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products
• Ability to lift or move objects and perform repetitive tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas following infection control standards
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, furniture, and equipment
• Maintain floors and upholstery; perform refinishing as required
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, and woodwork to maintain hygiene
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory
• Handle trash and biohazardous materials safely per safety protocols
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment; report malfunctions
• Assist with minor repairs and report larger issues
• Maintain regular attendance and compliance with policies

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Safety standards

Time management

Communication skills

Physical stamina

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 Category Maintenance Facilities and Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day