Hospital Environmental Services Specialist I

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Evening/night/holiday differential

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking dedicated environmental services staff to maintain a safe and welcoming hospital environment at Riley Children's Hospital. The role emphasizes cleaning patient rooms, clinics, and public areas with strict infection control practices.

No prior experience is required, and the team offers a supportive, team-oriented workplace with benefits, shift differentials for evenings/nights/weekends/holidays, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing as required by environment or regulations.
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to operate light floor equipment and climb ladders.
• Ability to clean areas requiring technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean environment in patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical/procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through high-quality cleansing and adherence to infection control standards.
• Applies disinfection protocols and uses approved cleaning tools per hospital policy.
• Performs hazardous and biohazardous waste removal following safety regulations.
• Communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to align cleaning with patient care and safety.

Job description

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking dedicated environmental services staff to maintain a safe and welcoming hospital environment at Riley Children's Hospital. The role emphasizes cleaning patient rooms, clinics, and public areas with strict infection control practices.

No prior experience is required, and the team offers a supportive, team-oriented workplace with benefits, shift differentials for evenings/nights/weekends/holidays, and opportunities for advancement.