Healthcare Environmental Services Technician

Community Health Systems; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks an Environmental Service Worker I to uphold a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management in assigned areas, ensuring infection control standards are met while supporting patients, staff, and visitors.

You will be responsible for sanitizing spaces, restocking supplies, and operating cleaning equipment, with attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with team members.

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, 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.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems seeks an Environmental Service Worker I to uphold a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management in assigned areas, ensuring infection control standards are met while supporting patients, staff, and visitors.

You will be responsible for sanitizing spaces, restocking supplies, and operating cleaning equipment, with attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with team members.