Healthcare Environmental Services Technician

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist in the Operations department. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining facility cleanliness in alignment with safety and infection-control standards to support site goals.

Responsibilities include cleaning, decontamination of exam rooms, and maintaining lobby and other areas. Will travel to school-based clinics as needed and perform other duties to ensure quality environmental services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with management and staff.
• Willingness to uphold safety and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and maintain adequate supplies and equipment to keep the center clean.
• Cleanliness of the center during working hours.
• Clean and decontaminate examination rooms per infection control policies.
• Clean bathrooms, hallways, and other areas; rounds every 2–3 hours.
• Mix cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as needed.
• Operate wet/dry vacuum for spills.
• Empty and decontaminate trash containers at close.
• Maintain lobby areas cleanliness throughout the day.
• Put out wet signs and umbrella bags when weather indicates.
• Dispose of potentially infectious waste per biohazard standards.
• Maintain inventory and request supplies.
• Maintain offices needing cleaning not supplied by night staff.
• Adhere to environmental services policies and procedures.
• Communicate with departments to ensure no environmental issues.
• Assume additional duties to ensure quality services.
• Travel off-site to school-based clinic for cleaning when necessary.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist in the Operations department. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining facility cleanliness in alignment with safety and infection-control standards to support site goals.

Responsibilities include cleaning, decontamination of exam rooms, and maintaining lobby and other areas. Will travel to school-based clinics as needed and perform other duties to ensure quality environmental services.