Environmental Services Worker I (Part-time, 7AM-3:30PM)

MERIT HEALTH NATCHEZ; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MERIT HEALTH NATCHEZ is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to uphold a clean, safe environment in patient areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, supply restocking, waste handling, and equipment operation in accordance with infection control and HIPAA-safe practices.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks while maintaining high hygiene standards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas per infection control standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Maintain hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping and refinishing floors.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, doors to maintain cleanliness.
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory.
• Handle trash and biohazardous materials safely per safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment; report malfunctions.
• Assist with minor repairs or maintenance and report larger issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Equipment operation

Time management

Communication skills

Physical stamina

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.

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.