Environmental Services Associate (FT Regular w/ benefits)

Native Village of Eyak•Cordova, AK

1d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Associate is responsible for providing cleaning, sanitation, and environmental services that promote safe, healthy, and welcoming facilities throughout Native Village of Eyak operations. This position performs routine, specialty, and deep-cleaning duties in clinical, administrative, residential, community, and public-use environments while adhering to established health, infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards. The Environmental Services Associate plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of patients, Tribal members, residents, staff, and visitors by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and appearance across multiple work sites and facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection practices, including healthcare environmental services standards.
Understand the safe use of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Skill in the safe and effective operation of cleaning equipment and tools.
Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and internal customer service.
Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with patients, staff, Tribal members, tenants, visitors, and the public.
No formal education required; relevant experience or training is a plus.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of an insurable driving record in accordance with the company’s auto insurance policy requirements.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions while performing cleaning tasks.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, floor machines and carts.
Ability to perform physical tasks requiring manual dexterity and coordination.
Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning products, disinfectants, and healthcare-related environments.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through written correspondence.
Required to submit to a background check and follow the NVE Tribe’s drug policies.

Nice To Haves

Previous cleaning experience in healthcare environment preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of offices, healthcare facilities, common areas, restrooms, kitchens, breakrooms, rental housing units, and event spaces.
Clean, disinfect, dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors, furnishings, fixtures, windows, and high-touch surfaces.
Follow healthcare environmental services standards, including infection prevention protocols, proper use of disinfectants, PPE use, and medical waste handling.
Clean, sanitize and maintain kitchens, breakrooms, restrooms, and patient care areas; restock supplies and maintain sanitary conditions according to established protocols.
Removes trash and medical waste in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Set up or break down tables and chairs as assigned.
Clean facilities after meetings, trainings, community events and special programs restoring event space to operational conditions.
Reports maintenance issues, or supply shortages to appropriate staff.
Performs routine and deep cleaning tasks according to schedules and needs.
Participate in infection control training.
Follow all NVE policies and related department procedures.
Works safely in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Immediately reports unsafe conditions, hazards, or injuries to HR or the designated safety contact.
Attend all mandatory special events, meetings, and training.
Assists with special events, meetings, and training as necessary.
Always maintain confidentiality.
Maintains awareness and sensitivity to various cultures.
Embodies Tribal values throughout all work.
Performs other duties as assigned.