Environmental Service Worker I PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Gulf Shores, AL

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About The Position

The Environmental Service Worker ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas. The role upholds hygiene and safety standards to support the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors while following infection control and regulatory protocols.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.
• In Indiana, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required at IN Lutheran Hospital.
• In Mississippi, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required.
• In North Carolina, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, in accordance with infection control standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, furniture, and equipment using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Maintain hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery according to department procedures.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces.
• Restock supplies in designated areas, monitor inventory, and report shortages.
• Safely collect, transport, and dispose of trash and biohazardous materials in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, ensuring proper functionality and reporting malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assist with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and report larger facility issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

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