Environmental Services Worker

UNC Health Appalachian•Boone, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health Appalachian is hiring a full-time Environmental Services Worker in Boone, North Carolina. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff by upholding infection-control and hospital sanitation standards. Shifts vary and may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with competitive rates based on experience and education. The worker performs general and specialized cleaning, handles waste and confidential documents according to facility policies, restocks supplies, and reports maintenance or safety concerns. The role follows safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment, collaborates with hospital staff, and assists with emergency cleaning and special projects as needed. The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting, as well as exposure to cleaning chemicals, mechanical equipment, hospital risks, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious materials. UNC Health Appalachian offers opportunities for advancement, on-the-job training, and participation in its Career Pathways Program.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and adherence to established cleaning protocols.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and visitors.
Knowledge of infection control and sanitation standards.
Dependability and organization, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift throughout the shift, and lift, push, pull, or carry up to and over 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience in environmental services or healthcare.

Responsibilities

Perform general cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing.
Strip and refinish floors and perform carpet cleaning and extraction.
Safely handle waste removal.
Follow infection-control and hospital sanitation procedures.
Securely dispose of confidential documents in accordance with facility policies.
Restock cleaning supplies and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Follow safety protocols and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Collaborate with hospital staff to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Assist with emergency cleaning or special projects as needed.