Hospital Environmental Services Technician II

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include floor care, waste handling, linen processing, spill cleanup, and compliance with infection control standards; ability to work independently or in a team is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and floor care techniques.
• Ability to handle biohazardous and infectious waste in compliance with infection control standards.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment maintenance and proper usage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures for environmental services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and shampooing various flooring surfaces to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Collects, removes, and properly disposes of waste, including biohazardous, infectious, and noninfectious materials, following hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Handles and processes soiled linens, replacing them with clean bags and ensuring proper containment and storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
• Responds to spills and contamination cleanups, ensuring proper disinfection and safety precautions.
• Moves furniture, floor mats, and other equipment as needed for cleaning, facility maintenance, or department relocations.
• Monitors cleaning supply usage, practicing appropriate expense control and ensuring all supplies are stored and used safely.
• Communicates maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor or facilities department to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintains accurate cleaning logs and reports completed tasks, ensuring proper documentation of environmental services activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Infection control

Biohazard waste handling

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include floor care, waste handling, linen processing, spill cleanup, and compliance with infection control standards; ability to work independently or in a team is required.