Environmental Services I

Advocate Health•Hazel Crest, IL

3d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services I associate cleans and disinfects assigned areas in the hospital and/or off-site facilities, which may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, procedures, and schedules to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. Work includes routine cleaning, discharge-room preparation, waste and linen handling, supply replenishment, and responding to emergency spills. The position is part time, with a mid-shift schedule of 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.; shifts may vary based on operational needs, and alternating weekends and holidays are required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to operate small electrical equipment such as vacuum cleaners.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English for essential job activities, including reading and understanding chemical labels and safety materials.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift throughout the workday; able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with another associate when available.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned areas, including surfaces, furniture, fixtures, floors, equipment, and patient rooms, using department procedures and schedules.
Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and solutions according to department policies and safety procedures; prepare detergents and disinfecting solutions using established formulas.
Maintain orderly, clean, and safe work areas, and ensure chemicals are stored in properly labeled containers.
Demonstrate courteous, constructive, and customer-focused conduct with patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel; use AIDET and maintain confidentiality.
Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after discharge, and make beds with clean linen according to department procedures.
Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Collect routine, hazardous, and medical waste according to established procedures; sanitize waste containers and separate recyclable and regular waste as required.
Collect and distribute soiled and clean linens as required, and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
Clean emergency spills as requested and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection control policies, and handwashing policies.
Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, spot-clean carpets, and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment, supplies, and schedules.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning or relocation, and arrange spaces for meetings and events according to specifications.
Clean carts and equipment, return unused supplies, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, and keep supplies and equipment orderly.
Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, request time off according to policy, and provide required notice of absences.