Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Alabama is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe environment in patient areas. Duties include cleaning rooms, hallways, restrooms, and public spaces, sanitizing surfaces, restocking supplies, waste handling, and operating cleaning equipment according to safety protocols.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred; knowledge of infection control and safety standards; ability to lift/move

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Infection control

Cleaning techniques

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Community Health Systems in Alabama is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe environment in patient areas. Duties include cleaning rooms, hallways, restrooms, and public spaces, sanitizing surfaces, restocking supplies, waste handling, and operating cleaning equipment according to safety protocols.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred; knowledge of infection control and safety standards; ability to lift/move