Environmental Services Worker I

Community Health Systems • Gadsden, AL

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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 infection control, safety, HIPAA, and regulatory protocols. The worker maintains regular and reliable attendance, complies with policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned.

In Indiana, at IN Lutheran Hospital, and in Mississippi and North Carolina, successful completion of the assigned SAMA course is required within 30 days of hire.

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 at IN Lutheran Hospital, Mississippi, and 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 levels, 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 tasks and promptly report larger facility issues to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, comply with policies and standards, and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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