Environmental Svs Associate

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,247; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit community hospital in Los Angeles is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean. Responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks and using specialized equipment for sanitation. The ideal candidate should have basic education, be able to follow instructions, and complete Fire Safety training within 90 days. This full-time role offers a pay range of $24.00 – $24.86 per hour. The position is for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Basic education to understand and follow instructions.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks in assigned areas.
• Use specialized equipment for sanitation.
• Ensure equipment is functional before use.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Environmental Svs Associate role at Dignity Health. As our Environmental Services Technician, you’ll keep patient rooms and all hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Responsibilities

Every day you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility, learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, refill dispensers, and deliver clean linens.

• Cleans assigned areas according to established standards and a 12‑step cleaning process.
• Sweeps, dusts, vacuums, and mops in assigned areas using automatic scrub/buffer equipment as needed.
• Arranges and/or moves furniture in patient and non‑patient care areas according to room setup.
• Ensures equipment is working prior to use.
• Documents and reports items/equipment needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.
• Stocks supply cart with proper equipment needed to complete assigned shift.

Qualifications

Required

• Basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions, able to speak, read and write English, use simple arithmetic, keep simple records, or use simple office machines.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days.

Preferred

• High School Graduate/GED and previous 6 months janitorial experience in a healthcare environment.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394‑bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers award‑winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Pay Range

$24.00 – $24.86 /hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing; Hospitals and Health Care

Legal Statements

This position is represented by SEIU‑UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.