Impactful Hospital Environmental Services Tech

CHS Career Site; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Services Worker II at CHS Career Site supports patient safety by cleaning and sanitizing hospital facilities in accordance with infection control standards.

Responsibilities include floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and maintaining logs of tasks performed while complying with hospital policies. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced clinical environment in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance required.

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

Attention to detail

Biohazard waste handling

Floor care techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Regulatory safety knowledge

Job description

The Environmental Services Worker II at CHS Career Site supports patient safety by cleaning and sanitizing hospital facilities in accordance with infection control standards.

Responsibilities include floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and maintaining logs of tasks performed while complying with hospital policies. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced clinical environment in Fort Wayne, Indiana.