Hospital Environmental Cleaning & Safety Specialist

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Environmental Services Worker II to perform cleaning, sanitizing, and floor care across hospital areas, ensuring patient safety and compliance with infection control standards.

You will handle waste, linen, spills, and routine housekeeping tasks, maintaining accurate logs and coordinating with the facilities team to uphold a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Safety compliance

Biohazard waste handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an Environmental Services Worker II to perform cleaning, sanitizing, and floor care across hospital areas, ensuring patient safety and compliance with infection control standards.

You will handle waste, linen, spills, and routine housekeeping tasks, maintaining accurate logs and coordinating with the facilities team to uphold a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.