Environmental Services Worker I

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across patient areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, floor care, waste management, and adherence to infection control and HIPAA protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

You will operate cleaning equipment, restock supplies, and report maintenance needs while demonstrating reliability and attention to detail in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.
• Must follow infection control and safety standards.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent communication with staff, patients, visitors.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas per infection control standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors and furnishings.
• Maintain hard and carpeted surfaces per procedures.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, and other surfaces.
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory.
• Handle trash and biohazardous materials safely per HIPAA.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Assist with minor repairs and report larger issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Time management

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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.

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.