Healthcare Environmental Services Technician

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks an Environmental Services Worker II to uphold a safe, hygienic hospital environment. You will perform floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and general cleaning in line with infection control standards.

You will maintain rooms and common areas, document tasks, and communicate needs to the supervisor. The role requires 1–3 years of related experience and a commitment to reliability and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in environmental services or hospital housekeeping.
• Experience with cleaning, sanitizing, waste disposal, and linen handling.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and safe chemical usage.
• Ability to follow schedules and hospital policies precisely.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care and cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, and offices.
• Collects and disposes of waste, including biohazardous materials, per policy.
• Handles soiled linens and replaces with clean bags.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas per infection control standards.
• Responds to spills and contamination cleanup with proper disinfection.
• Moves equipment and assists with department relocations as needed.
• Monitors supplies and follows safe storage and usage practices.
• Maintains cleaning logs and documents completed tasks.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Biohazard handling

Equipment cleaning/maintenance

Infection control knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Worker II is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining hospital facilities to ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role performs floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and general cleaning tasks in accordance with hospital policies and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Worker II follows established procedures to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and hospital cleanliness standards.

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Worker II is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining hospital facilities to ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role performs floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and general cleaning tasks in accordance with hospital policies and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Worker II follows established procedures to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and hospital cleanliness standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs floor care tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and shampooing various flooring surfaces to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Collects, removes, and properly disposes of waste, including biohazardous, infectious, and noninfectious materials, following hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Handles and processes soiled linens, replacing them with clean bags and ensuring proper containment and storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
• Responds to spills and contamination cleanups, ensuring proper disinfection and safety precautions.
• Moves furniture, floor mats, and other equipment as needed for cleaning, facility maintenance, or department relocations.
• Monitors cleaning supply usage, practicing appropriate expense control and ensuring all supplies are stored and used safely.
• Communicates maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor or facilities department to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintains accurate cleaning logs and reports completed tasks, ensuring proper documentation of environmental services activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and floor care techniques.
• Ability to safely handle biohazardous and infectious waste in compliance with infection control standards.
• Familiarity with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and proper usage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures for environmental services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors in a professional manner.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Environmental Services or Healthcare Cleaning (such as CHEST or CHESP certification) preferred