Night Shift Hospital Environmental Services Technician II

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities for a safe and welcoming environment.

The role involves floor care, waste handling, linen processing, spill cleanup, and general cleaning per infection control standards. The position requires 1-3 years of environmental services experience and knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and biohazard waste handling.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and floor care techniques.
• Ability to safely handle biohazardous and infectious waste in compliance with infection control standards.
• Familiarity with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and proper usage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning schedules effectively.

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

Biohazardous waste handling

Safety procedures

Equipment cleaning

Attention to detail

Education

CHEST or CHESP certification

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Environmental Services Worker II to clean, sanitize, and maintain hospital facilities for a safe and welcoming environment.

The role involves floor care, waste handling, linen processing, spill cleanup, and general cleaning per infection control standards. The position requires 1-3 years of environmental services experience and knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and biohazard waste handling.