SLH Environmental Services Worker

Alameda Health Sytem; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Alameda Health System seeks an SLH Environmental Services Worker for the San Leandro Hospital in San Leandro, CA. This full-time, evening shift position involves cleaning, trash removal, and specialized infection-control procedures in a hospital setting.

Under close supervision, you will perform a variety of housekeeping duties in accordance with infection-control standards, maintain clean areas, and support patient care surroundings. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Education; and/or at least one year hospital experience.
• Minimum experience: Six months full-time cleaning experience in hospitals or commercial buildings preferred.
• PAY RANGE: $34.90- $37.12 /per hour The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System.

Responsibilities

• Transports and empties trash and sharp objects receptacles by depositing refuse in specified collection areas.
• Cleans light fixtures, wall vents and dusting.
• Keeps records of work accomplished; fills out daily log sheet.
• Cleans isolation rooms and examining tables following special cleaning procedures.
• Power washes gurneys every 6 months.
• Cleans walls, windows, blinds and shades; changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• Disinfects bathrooms and maintains supplies; uses 10 step cleaning process. Restocks supplies.
• Maintains assigned area clean; sweeps, mops, dusts, and arranges furniture; vacuums rugs and buffers.
• May operate incinerators and trash compactor on assignment.
• Sets up beds and rooms; cleans meeting rooms; uses platform truck and movers.

Skills

Cleaning

Hospitals

Infection control

Trash disposal

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SLH Environmental Services Worker Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• San Leandro, CA
• San Leandro Hospital
• SLH Housekeeping
• Full Time - Evening
• Service & Trade
• $34.90 - $37.12
• Req #: 44653-33198
• FTE: 1
• Posted: September 17, 2026

Summary

SUMMARY: The SLH EVS worker works under close supervision, performs a variety of housekeeping duties in the Hospital in accordance with standard infection control procedures; keeps an assigned area clean and orderly. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• 1. Transports and empties trash and sharp objects receptacles by depositing refuse in specified collection areas.
• 2. Performs other duties as required, such as cleaning light fixtures, wall vents and dusting.
• 3. Keeps records of work accomplished; fills out daily log sheet.
• 4. Cleans isolation rooms, and examining tables following special cleaning procedures.
• 5. Power Wash gurneys every 6 months.
• 6. Cleans walls, windows, blinds and shades; changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• 7. Cleans, disinfects (with disposable disinfectionwipes),mops, and maintains bathrooms in a clean and sanitary condition; keeps soap, toilet tissue and paper towel dispensers stocked; using our 10 step cleaning process. Disinfects commodes, wipes out side and pole of Alaris pumps after Nursing has cleaned inside.Cleans Nurse station's, clean and soiled utility rooms, storage rooms, and shower rooms. Cleans and restocks housekeeping cart, keeps janitor closets clean.
• 7. Maintains an assigned area in a clean and orderly condition; sweeps, mops, dusts, and arranges furniture; vacuums rugs and/orbuffs floors using industrial or domestic type vacuum cleaners and buffers. Makes beds and; places clean linen in rooms; empties trash into containers to be picked up; washes beds in check-out units and others on a routine basis.
• 8. May intermittently perform routine duties usually assigned to Hospital Maintenance Porters (e.g. stripping floors using various electrical and mechanical cleaning equipment).
• 9. May operate incinerators and trash compactor on permanent or rotating assignment.
• 10. Sets up beds and tables in ward area as directed; sets up and cleans meeting roomsand may use a platform truck, dolly, or desk mover. Puts supplies away, keeps dock area and bio-haz and haz.waste areas clean.
• 11. Complete all elearning assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Education; and/or at least one year hospital experience.

Minimum Experience: Equivalent of six months full-time cleaning experience in hospitals or commercial buildings preferred.

PAY RANGE: $34.90- $37.12 /per hour The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.