Environmental Services Worker I- FT Evenings

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN, seeks an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management across patient areas, hallways, and common spaces while following infection control and hospital safety protocols.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork to support patient and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas to infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture and equipment.
• Maintains floors and surfaces through approved maintenance tasks.
• Washes walls, windows, and other surfaces for hygiene.
• Restocks supplies and communicates shortages.
• Handles trash and biohazard materials safely per protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with minor repairs and reports larger facility issues.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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.