Environmental Services Worker I- PRN

CHS Career Site; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

CHS Career Site Environmental Service Worker I is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in patient areas, following infection control and HIPAA protocols. Scheduling includes 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, part-time with PRN as needed.

The role requires cleanliness standards, equipment operation, restocking supplies, and adherence to safety policies to support patients, staff, and visitors in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas following infection control standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Maintain floors and upholstery per procedures.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, doors and related surfaces.
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory.
• Handle trash and biohazardous materials safely per HIPAA protocols.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment effectively, reporting malfunctions.
• Assist with minor repairs and report larger facility issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Cleaning equipment operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The schedule for this positions is as follows: 3p-11:30p- PRN as needed

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.
• Op erates 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 150078
• Job Category Maintenance Facilities and Engineering
• Posting Date 05/18/2026, 06:15 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Evening