Environmental Service Assistant - Housekeeping (1st Shift)

Licking Memorial Health Systems • Newark, OH

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About The Position

The Environmental Services Assistant performs cleaning tasks in an assigned area while following established policies and procedures. The role includes maintaining floors and carpets, collecting trash, cleaning and sanitizing assigned spaces and restrooms, and sanitizing C-Diff patient rooms using specified products. The assistant also changes cubicle curtains and replenishes soap and other necessary products.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is strongly preferred; candidates willing to complete a GED within one year of employment are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical stamina.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain cleaning equipment.
• May be required to complete specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to complete a GED within one year of employment; LMHS assists with the cost of a GED preparation class and test.

Responsibilities

• Clean, mop, and scrub hard-surface floors.
• Maintain carpets by vacuuming and, as needed, operating a carpet extractor.
• Collect and dispose of trash.
• Clean assigned areas by dusting, mopping, and sanitizing, and replenish soap and necessary products.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms.
• Sanitize C-Diff patient rooms using specified products and change cubicle curtains.

Benefits

• LMHS will assist with the cost of a GED preparation class and the GED test for candidates completing a GED within one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED