Environmental Services Worker I - PRN

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Career advancement

Rewards & recognition

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

The Environmental Service Worker I supports our Housekeeping department at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, AK. This PRN, on-call position involves cleaning, floor care, waste management, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and reliable attendance, with opportunities for career advancement and a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors and surfaces.
• Maintains floors and surfaces, including stripping and refinishing as needed.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, and other surfaces to uphold hygiene.
• Restocks supplies and reports shortages to ensure availability.
• Handles waste and biohazard materials safely per protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with minor repairs and notifies larger issues.

Skills

Cleaning standards

Infection control

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Detail-oriented

Communication

Job description

Seeking a PRN (as needed) Environmental Services Worker I to support our Housekeeping department at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, located at 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer AK.

Working on-call schedule to support call outs and PTO leave.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

What we Offer:

• Matching 401(k)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Exclusive Discounts and Perks

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.