Environmental Services Associate

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Associate performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain assigned patient care, public, and support areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition while supporting a positive patient and visitor experience. The role helps maintain supplies and equipment in stocked and proper working order and contributes to infection prevention, environmental safety, and operational efficiency through assigned cleaning, sanitation, and support activities. This is a full-time position at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, with a day shift schedule. The posting states a minimum pay rate of $18.00 per hour and a pay range of $16.12–$25.79.

Requirements

Knowledge of environmental services principles, practices, procedures, and equipment.
Ability to maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer skills, including keyboard and mouse operation.
Ability to operate computers and standard software applications used within the department.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients, visitors, and team members.
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, reports, and departmental documentation.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks independently.
Knowledge of infection prevention practices, isolation procedures, and environmental cleaning standards.
Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals, equipment, waste materials, and supplies.
Ability to organize work effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Environmental services experience within a healthcare setting is preferred.
Knowledge of additional languages is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Previous housekeeping, custodial, environmental services, or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize assigned patient rooms, public areas, offices, ancillary departments, restrooms, and other designated spaces according to departmental standards.
Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash, biohazardous waste, and other waste materials following established procedures.
Clean and disinfect surfaces, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment using approved cleaning products and methods.
Respond to room turnover and bed management needs to support patient throughput and operational efficiency.
Use Bed Management systems and handheld technology to document room status and support patient flow activities.
Stock paper products, cleaning solutions, personal protective equipment, and other supplies in assigned areas as needed.
Collect, stage, and prepare soiled linen for pickup according to established procedures.
Clean and disinfect areas contaminated by bodily fluids in accordance with infection prevention and safety standards.
Operate cleaning equipment, carts, and related environmental services tools safely and effectively.
Maintain cleaning equipment and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
Apply infection prevention practices, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning procedures.
Document completed work and assigned activities accurately and timely.
Provide exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.