Environmental Services Specialist | Evenings

Howard University Hospital • Washington, DC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Howard University Hospital is hiring an Environmental Services Specialist to provide environmental and janitorial services across patient rooms, clinical units, offices, public spaces, and exterior areas. The role applies training in infection control, equipment operation, and hospital safety standards to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in support of patient-centered care. The position reports to the Operations Manager, EVS, is full-time and non-exempt, and is covered under the Local 2094 collective bargaining agreement. The evening schedule is 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, 40 hours per week, with every other weekend required. The role involves frequent walking and standing, and periodic bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds; equipment is used to move heavier loads.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of environmental services or janitorial work experience.
• Working knowledge of universal precautions, blood-borne pathogen procedures, and proper personal protective equipment use.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a variety of high-powered cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and apply sound judgment to detailed but involved tasks.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to interact courteously and professionally with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Effective time management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior environmental services or janitorial experience in a healthcare facility, such as an acute care, hospital, or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairwells, and the building exterior to established performance standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including buffers, automatic scrubbers, pressure washers, vacuums, shampooers, extractors, burnishers, steam machines, baseboard machines, and restroom cleaning machines; maintain assigned equipment in safe working order.
• Empty trash containers, replace liners, clean container exteriors, and transport trash and hazardous waste to designated disposal areas.
• Replenish expendable supplies such as soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.
• Follow universal precautions and blood-borne pathogen procedures, and use appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning patient care areas.
• Follow safety precautions and established procedures when using equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Identify needed repairs, including painting, plumbing, carpentry, or electrical repairs, and report them to a supervisor or designee.
• Promptly report safety hazards according to policy.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality and adhere to the Health Sciences Compliance Program, Howard University Code of Ethics, Health Sciences Standards of Conduct, and HIPAA Privacy requirements.
• Attend annual and periodic mandatory compliance training and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans, including health and disability benefits, vacation, sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission at Howard University for the employee and/or eligible dependent children, up to two courses per semester.
• Mission-driven work environment rooted in over 150 years of service and advocacy.

What This Job Offers

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