Environmental Services Worker I

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Statesboro, GA

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About The Position

The Environmental Services Worker I ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas. The role supports the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors while following hygiene, infection control, safety, HIPAA, and regulatory protocols. The position also includes restocking supplies, operating and maintaining cleaning equipment, assisting with minor maintenance, and reporting facility or equipment issues.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.
• In Indiana, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required at IN Lutheran Hospital.
• In Mississippi, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required.
• In North Carolina, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces in accordance with infection control standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, furniture, and equipment using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Maintain hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery according to department procedures.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces.
• Restock supplies in designated areas, monitor inventory, and report shortages.
• Safely collect, transport, and dispose of trash and biohazardous materials in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and report malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assist with minor repairs or maintenance and report larger facility issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed