Hospital Environmental Services Specialist

Medical Center Enterprise; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Enterprise is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes floor care, waste handling, linen processing, spill cleanup, and routine cleaning in line with infection control standards.

Candidates typically have 1–3 years of environmental services experience and knowledge of standard cleaning procedures.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and floor care techniques.
• Ability to safely handle biohazardous and infectious waste in compliance with infection control standards.
• 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.

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

Infection control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Medical Center Enterprise is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes floor care, waste handling, linen processing, spill cleanup, and routine cleaning in line with infection control standards.

Candidates typically have 1–3 years of environmental services experience and knowledge of standard cleaning procedures.