Healthcare Environmental Service Technician I

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain cleanliness and safety across hospital areas. The role focuses on infection control, waste management, and floor care to support patient and staff comfort.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance needs while maintaining reliable attendance and adherence to policies and HIPAA protocols.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas following infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance of floors and surfaces per procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, and woodwork to maintain cleanliness.
• Restocks supplies and monitors inventory levels.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely per safety protocols (HIPAA referenced).
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with minor repairs and reports larger facility issues.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Equipment operation

Time management

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain cleanliness and safety across hospital areas. The role focuses on infection control, waste management, and floor care to support patient and staff comfort.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance needs while maintaining reliable attendance and adherence to policies and HIPAA protocols.