Associate - Environmental Services I - Multiple Positions

IU Health • Avon, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate - Environmental Services I provides cleaning and sanitizing services that support a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment. The role cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces, supporting patient safety through consistent, high-quality service. It includes cleaning and disinfecting high-acuity clinical and procedural areas in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policies, removing hazardous and biohazardous waste safely, and communicating with clinical teams so cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Positions are onsite at West Hospital in Environmental Services. Available schedules are full-time evening, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or night shift, 11:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. (The posting lists the night schedule as “11:00 am - 6:30am.”)

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment or clothing required by the environment or government regulations, such as gowns, gloves, goggles, and rubber-soled closed-toe footwear.
• Must be able to reach, stand for long periods, squat, bend, and carry or lift supplies and equipment weighing 35 pounds or more, up to 80% of the time.
• Must be able to operate light floor-cleaning equipment in patient care areas.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to clean areas requiring technical cleaning, including IR, Cardiac Cath, Mother-Baby, NICU, OR, and ED.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Support patient safety by providing consistent, high-quality cleaning and sanitizing services.
• Clean and disinfect high-acuity clinical and procedural areas using approved tools and protocols.
• Follow infection control standards and hospital policies.
• Remove hazardous and biohazardous waste in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols.
• Communicate and collaborate with clinical teams to support patient safety and care flow.
• Operate light floor equipment to clean floors in patient care areas.
• Complete assigned responsibilities and required e-learning, with increasing independence over the first 12 months.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed