Enviro Serv Wkr II PRN

About the position

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.

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.
• Participates in required training and attends mandatory meetings, staying up to date on hospital policies, safety regulations, and cleaning best practices.
• Maintains accurate cleaning logs and reports completed tasks, ensuring proper documentation of environmental services activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance required

Nice-to-haves

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