Hospital Environmental Services Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across patient care areas. The role emphasizes following established procedures, responding promptly to spills, and supporting bed management and room turnover tasks.

Successful candidates will have at least six months of customer service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required.
• Must successfully complete a training program provided by the Environmental Services Department.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures to ensure a safe environment and completes housekeeping assignments as scheduled.
• Performs trash removal and recycling; disposes medical waste and sharps properly.
• Maintains bed management data and assists with room turnover.
• Reports discrepancies and spills to supervisor immediately.
• Operates cleaning equipment and handles materials safely; lifts up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic math

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across patient care areas. The role emphasizes following established procedures, responding promptly to spills, and supporting bed management and room turnover tasks.

Successful candidates will have at least six months of customer service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift up to 40 pounds.