Trash & Linen Tech

Community Health Systems; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will perform floor care, waste handling, linen processing, spill cleanup, and general cleaning in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policies, with regular day shifts and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures and chemicals.
• Ability to follow infection-control policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing) and ensure safety.
• Collect, remove, and dispose of waste per policy, including regulated materials.
• Handle and process soiled linens; replace with clean bags.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, hallways and common areas.
• Respond to spills and perform disinfection per guidelines.
• Move furniture and equipment for cleaning or maintenance as needed.
• Monitor supplies usage and store/dispense safely.
• Report maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning logs and document completed tasks.
• Perform other duties; maintain reliable attendance.
• Comply with all hospital policies and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection control knowledge

Independent worker

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Worker II is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining hospital facilities to ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role performs floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and general cleaning tasks in accordance with hospital policies and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Worker II follows established procedures to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and hospital cleanliness standards.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in Environmental Services or Healthcare Cleaning (such as CHEST or CHESP certification) preferred

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Job Info

• Job Identification 160562
• Job Category Maintenance Facilities and Engineering
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 06:43 PM
• Apply Before 10/09/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 400 N Edwards St, Enterprise, AL, 36330, US