Environmental Services Worker I- FT Evenings

Northwest-Health-Porte; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest-Health-Porte is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment in Valparaiso, IN. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management in assigned areas, following infection control and HIPAA-aligned protocols.

You will sanitize rooms and common areas, restock supplies, operate cleaning equipment, and report maintenance needs. The role requires 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred, strong

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas to infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance of surfaces and resets room cleanliness as per procedures.
• Washes walls, windows, and surfaces to maintain hygiene.
• Restocks supplies and reports shortages to ensure availability.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely per safety protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with minor repairs and notifies larger facility issues.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Infection control

Safety standards

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

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.