Environmental Services Worker- PRN

AllianceHealth Durant; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceHealth Durant is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to clean, sanitize, and maintain patient areas in a hospital setting. You will use cleaning equipment to ensure hygienic rooms, lobbies, restrooms, and corridors, while following infection control and HIPAA safety guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication with staff, and the physical ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks and lift/move objects as needed. 1–2 years of cleaning experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas per infection control standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors and surfaces.
• Maintain floors, upholstery, and hard surfaces per procedures.
• Restock supplies and report shortages.
• Handle waste and biohazardous materials safely per HIPAA protocols.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and report malfunctions.
• Assist with minor repairs and notify larger issues.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Infection control

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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.