Environmental Services Associate

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly salary

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Opportunities for advancement within 1

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to join the facilities operations team in Port Elizabeth. You will perform cleaning and disinfection across patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas while ensuring hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires familiarity with cleaning chemicals, ability to follow detailed instructions, and good physical condition to handle manual tasks across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or institutional cleaning.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Good physical condition and stamina to perform manual tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas, including patient rooms, common areas, and restrooms.
• Operate various cleaning equipment and machinery, ensuring proper maintenance and usage.
• Follow strict protocols for waste disposal, including biohazardous materials, ensuring compliance.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper in restrooms and common areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of hallways, stairwells, and elevators, ensuring safety and accessibility.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs and spills in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a dedicated Environmental Services Associate to join their facility operations team, supporting their sites in and around Port Elizabeth . This role is integral to maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment, crucial for health and operational continuity. You will be responsible for a variety of cleaning and sanitation tasks, ensuring all areas meet high standards of hygiene. This position requires a proactive approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding institutional cleanliness protocols. If you are passionate about creating healthy environments and possess strong work ethic, this role offers a rewarding career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas, including patient rooms, common areas, and restrooms.
• Operate various cleaning equipment and machinery, ensuring proper maintenance and usage.
• Follow strict protocols for waste disposal, including biohazardous materials, ensuring compliance.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper in restrooms and common areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of hallways, stairwells, and elevators, ensuring safety and accessibility.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs and spills in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Previous experience in environmental services , housekeeping, or institutional cleaning.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Good physical condition and stamina to perform manual tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Opportunities for advancement within the department.
• A supportive team environment in Port Elizabeth .