Environmental Services Worker III (Full-time, 3-11:30PM)

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Services Worker III performs advanced cleaning, sanitation, and facility maintenance tasks to help ensure a safe, hygienic, and compliant hospital environment. The role includes expertise in floor care, waste management, infection control, and specialized cleaning procedures. The worker may also train new staff, oversee complex cleaning assignments, and help ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. This is a hybrid position that includes General Housekeeping and Floor Technician responsibilities for the Merit Health Wesley Wellness Center. The scheduled shift is 3:00–11:30 PM.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or healthcare facility maintenance.
Advanced knowledge of floor care techniques, chemical safety, and infection control protocols.
Ability to operate and maintain floor-cleaning machines, buffers, and other specialized cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and hospital waste disposal regulations.
Strong attention to detail when performing specialized cleaning and sanitation tasks.
Ability to train and mentor new employees to ensure adherence to hospital cleaning standards.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to interact professionally with staff and visitors.
Problem-solving skills to identify and address environmental concerns within the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in terminal cleaning, waste management, and advanced floor care techniques in a healthcare setting.
Certification as a Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP).

Responsibilities

Perform advanced floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, deep-cleaning carpets, and operating floor maintenance equipment.
Remove, segregate, and properly dispose of hazardous, infectious, and noninfectious waste in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and hospital policies.
Perform terminal cleaning and disinfection in high-risk areas such as operating rooms, isolation units, and intensive care areas.
Train and mentor new Environmental Services team members in cleaning techniques, infection control protocols, and safety procedures.
Assist with special projects, including construction cleanup, deep-cleaning initiatives, and emergency response cleaning.
Move, assemble, and adjust furniture, medical equipment, and floor mats to support department operations and facility needs.
Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, report inventory shortages, and ensure proper usage to minimize waste.
Identify and report maintenance and safety concerns, such as damaged flooring, leaks, or malfunctioning equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.