Environmental Services Worker - EVS - Full Time 8 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 45,667; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Los Angeles is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to maintain a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include performing systematic cleaning procedures and managing waste. The position requires customer service experience and basic English skills. This is a full-time, entry-level role with a salary range of $21.00 – $33.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months customer service experience in a high-volume and guest-centric environment.
• Basic English reading and writing skills.
• Excellent customer service behavior.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the hospital.
• Dispose of waste properly and practice infection control standards.
• Perform cleaning tasks in various areas of the facility.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to function independently

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Environmental Services Worker - EVS - Full Time 8 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC – Join the Environmental Services team as a full‑time, union‑protected EVS worker responsible for maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Overview

As an EVS worker, you will perform systematic cleaning procedures in patient, surgical, office, and public areas, manage waste, and support infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and safety standards set by the department.
• Comply with patient room cleaning policies and properly dispose of waste (trash, empty container, packing boxes, biohazard, medical waste, HIPAA information, pharmaceuticals, batteries).
• Practice infection control standards and requirements.
• Scrub, refine, burnish, and clean carpets and chairs in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas.
• Dust, mop, and clean surfaces in all facility areas.
• Perform high‑ and low‑dusting on vertical and horizontal surfaces following departmental procedures.
• Observe and report items and equipment needing repair to appropriate personnel.
• Clean and disinfect all fixtures in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas.
• Clean, disinfect, and replenish supplies in restrooms in both public and patient areas.
• Remove and replace sharps containers, pharmaceutical, and biohazardous containers according to hospital policy.
• Document performed tasks.
• Demonstrate behavior supporting the USC University Hospital mission.
• Attend required orientation and training seminars.
• Show respect and positive interpersonal skills with patients, clients, the public, managers, co‑workers—a team player.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 6‑12 months customer service experience in a team‑oriented, high‑volume, fast‑paced, guest‑centric environment OR 6‑12 months healthcare housekeeping, hotel, or hospitality experience.
• Basic English reading and writing skills.
• Excellent customer service behavior.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only).

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $33.15.

Job ID

REQ20169218

Posted Date

11/13/2025

Application

Apply online. Current employees apply here.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

EEO Statement

Keck Medicine of USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. No discrimination will be made on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, status pursuant to the Health Care Facility Safety Gash, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.