Hospital Environmental Services Specialist II

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will perform floor care, waste handling, linen management, and room sanitization in compliance with infection control standards.

Responsibilities include spill response, equipment movement, supply monitoring, and accurate logging of activities. The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and adherence to hospital policies and safety 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.
• Familiarity with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and proper usage.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures for environmental services.

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and shampooing.
• Collects and disposes of waste following hospital policies and guidelines.
• Handles soiled linens and replaces with clean bags.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas.
• Responds to spills and contamination cleanups with proper disinfection.
• Moves furniture and equipment for cleaning or relocations.
• Monitors supply usage and stores supplies safely.
• Reports maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.
• Maintains cleaning logs and documents completed tasks.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Infection control

Waste handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

CHEST/CHESP certification preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will perform floor care, waste handling, linen management, and room sanitization in compliance with infection control standards.

Responsibilities include spill response, equipment movement, supply monitoring, and accurate logging of activities. The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and adherence to hospital policies and safety procedures.