Hospital Environmental Services Associate

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Norwalk, CT seeks a dedicated Environmental Services worker to maintain hospital cleanliness across assigned areas. You will perform routine cleaning, disinfecting, and waste handling to support safe patient care.

The role requires ability to follow infection control practices and use cleaning chemicals properly. High school diploma preferred; English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs a variety of environmental services functions including daily sanitizing with a germicidal cleanser, high dusting, cleaning windows and windowsills.
• Ensures all tiled floors are dust mopped, damp mopped, free of dust dirt and black marks and that all corners, edges, and baseboards are clean.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Ensures all chemicals are diluted to the proper ratio and that all chemicals are properly labeled and locked up when not in use.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly and reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linen (not applicable in certain locations).
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and disinfectant according to procedure and cleaning routine to prevent the spread of infection.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in Norwalk, CT seeks a dedicated Environmental Services worker to maintain hospital cleanliness across assigned areas. You will perform routine cleaning, disinfecting, and waste handling to support safe patient care.

The role requires ability to follow infection control practices and use cleaning chemicals properly. High school diploma preferred; English communication skills are essential.