Environmental Services Worker

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in Glendale, CA is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to provide critical cleaning and infection control in a busy hospital setting. You will clean patient rooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces, manage waste, and operate cleaning equipment to maintain a safe environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. High school GED required; hospital environment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School GED is required.
• Experience in healthcare environmental services is preferred.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and reliability in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces.
• Manage waste disposal and operate specialized cleaning equipment.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain attendance and reliability with timely completion of tasks.
• Participate in departmental meetings and performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Education

High School GED

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an Environmental Services Worker, you will provide critical environmental services and meticulous attention to cleanliness, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Every day, you will expertly clean and disinfect patient rooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces, manage waste disposal, operate specialized equipment, and meticulously follow infection control protocols to maintain impeccable standards.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a dependable, conscientious demeanor, contributing significantly to a healthy and comfortable facility environment.

• Consistently completes assigned work on time while meeting quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Informs supervisor immediately of circumstances that may result in an inability to complete assigned work. Meets annual competency requirements before evaluation date.
• Able to complete at least 75% of the tasks and duties that are defined in the Environmental Service Worker Job Tasks. (Attached) More than 75% exceeds standards for job knowledge.
• Demonstrates satisfactory attendance and reliability. Has fewer than 4 occurrences of absence or tardiness each year. Fewer than 4 occurrences exceeds the standards for attendance.
• Acquires knowledge relative to the healthcare Environmental Services field by attending all in-service sessions offered or by seeking out information from supervisors.
• Participates in meetings and contributes towards performance improvement efforts in the department and in the organization.
• Attains personal goals for performance improvement agreed upon in previous evaluations

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

• High School GED

Preferred

• Hospital or other institutional environmental service experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.00 /hour