Hospital Environmental Services Technician I

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

Job summary

The Environmental Services Worker I at Community Health Systems, Inc. ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas.

This role supports infection control standards and regulatory compliance to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing rooms and common areas, operating cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other workspaces.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Maintains floors and surfaces through maintenance tasks per procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness.
• Restocks supplies and monitors inventory levels.
• Handles trash and waste following safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance and reports larger issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Equipment operation

Time management

Communication

Job description

The Environmental Services Worker I at Community Health Systems, Inc. ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas.

This role supports infection control standards and regulatory compliance to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing rooms and common areas, operating cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance needs.