Environmental Services Associate
About The Position
The Environmental Services Associate performs routine housekeeping and environmental services work under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping/Environmental Services Manager. The role helps maintain a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and hospital personnel by cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas in accordance with department standards, policies, and procedures. Duties include daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals, and supplies; collecting and disposing of municipal, recycled, and regulated medical waste; and safely moving or delivering furniture, equipment, and other hospital items. The associate may also perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
- Must communicate effectively and understand oral and written instructions.
- Must have basic computer skills, including opening and reading email and basic internet use.
- Must be able to operate standard cleaning equipment, such as carts, burnishers, buffers, auto-machines, vacuum cleaners, and wet vacuums, after training.
- Must remain calm in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Must work effectively with patients, the public, and other healthcare workers at all levels.
- Must demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and teamwork.
- Must follow hospital and department policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean assigned areas and complete routine housekeeping activities according to department standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
- Complete daily, cycle, periodic, and project cleaning using appropriate equipment, chemicals, and supplies.
- Collect, transport, and dispose of municipal, recycled, and regulated medical waste.
- Segregate and package waste as required to comply with local, state, and federal waste-management regulations.
- Safely transport, move, and deliver furniture, equipment, and other hospital-related items using carts, hand trucks, and dollies.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Collaborate with co-workers, nursing staff, and others to enhance the patient experience.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
