Environmental Services Specialist

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Warren, MI

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About The Position

The Environmental Services Specialist (ESS) cleans assigned areas for which they have been trained, maintains appropriate supplies, and helps facilitate rapid turnover between cases or patients. Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Lead, the ESS performs room, general, and office cleaning in a fast-paced, patient-focused surgical hospital and clinic. The role requires knowledge of aseptic technique, general cleaning practices, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and safe use of chemical cleaners. The ESS must be able to work under pressure with patience, tact, stamina, and endurance, and assist other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrate eligibility to work for any employer in the United States.
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required.
• Demonstrate verbal and written English communication skills for safe and effective use of chemical cleaning agents and safety instructions, or understand translation of English to assure this.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and drive, respect, and flexibility.
• Be willing to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for personal growth and advancement.
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with hospital staff.
• Awareness of cleaning standards and ability to perform in accordance with them.
• Ability to remain on task and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Promptness and reliability.
• Ability to provide assistance outside normal job duties.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication.
• Ability to handle biological materials compliantly.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hygiene and healthy environmental control is preferred.
• Previous experience cleaning and disinfecting sensitive biological materials is desired.

Responsibilities

• Take initiative to perform tasks without supervision.
• Use appropriate techniques to meet cleaning standards.
• Wipe down designated areas containing blood or other bodily fluids and disinfect contact areas.
• Coordinate professionally with hospital staff to clean patient rooms.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners and washing machines.
• Respond promptly to hospital cleaning needs.
• Maintain and monitor cleaning supplies inventory.
• Dispose of trash and biohazard waste using proper techniques.
• Establish a regular cleaning schedule for all facility areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 401(k) with matching; offerings are fully vested after three months of employment, with eligibility to contribute.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance provided with full-time employment.
• Optional supplementary coverages, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

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