Healthcare Environmental Services Associate I

Northwest Health; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health in Indiana is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management in patient rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas, following infection control standards.

Candidates typically have 1–2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience and the ability to lift and move objects. The shift is 6:30am–3pm, on-site duties, with state-specific SAMA training within 30 days

Qualifications

• 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, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces per procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, and surfaces to maintain cleanliness.
• Restocks supplies and monitors inventory levels.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely per safety protocols (HIPAA applicable).
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and reports larger issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Northwest Health in Indiana is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management in patient rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas, following infection control standards.

Candidates typically have 1–2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience and the ability to lift and move objects. The shift is 6:30am–3pm, on-site duties, with state-specific SAMA training within 30 days