Hospital Environmental Services Technician – Patient Care

DCH Health System; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a hospital environmental services worker to clean and service building areas and patient care areas on a daily schedule. You will follow established procedures, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain safety and organization across multiple units.

The role includes training new hires and ensuring secure handling of medication storage areas when needed. On-site work requires physical fitness and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and to communicate clearly.
• Must read, write legibly, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleans assigned areas following the 8-step cleaning procedure.
• Cleans patient rooms, walls, doors and frames, ceilings and windows; refinish floors when required.
• Dust, damp mop, vacuum floors; collect waste; handle linen and arrange furniture.
• Operate cleaning equipment; report broken furniture or equipment to supervisors.
• Maintain secured access in medication storage areas when assigned.
• Provide training for new hires and others to units.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a hospital environmental services worker to clean and service building areas and patient care areas on a daily schedule. You will follow established procedures, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain safety and organization across multiple units.

The role includes training new hires and ensuring secure handling of medication storage areas when needed. On-site work requires physical fitness and adherence to safety guidelines.