Environmental Service Worker (Housekeeping)

Signet Health is a dedicated healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional environmental services to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Operating in various care settings, Signet Health emphasizes quality and safety, particularly within specialized facilities such as behavioral health centers. With a mission to maintain high standards of sanitation and infection control, Signet Health plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare operations by providing top-tier housekeeping services that are integral to patient care and hospital functionality. The company fosters a supportive work environment where employees are valued, trained, and equipped to meet the demanding nature of healthcare cleaning and maintenance tasks. This approach reflects the organization's steadfast commitment to health, safety, and operational excellence within healthcare facilities.

The Environmental Services Professional role at Signet Health is a vital part of the housekeeping team, specifically positioned at the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas. This is an hourly employment position that often requires flexibility, including working various shifts—day, evening, or night—and coverage during weekends and holidays to guarantee continuous hospital operations. While overtime is not regularly scheduled, it may occur depending on operational needs. The job demands physical endurance and strength, with tasks that involve prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching overhead. Employees in this position must be capable of lifting heavy loads up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling objects weighing as much as 75 pounds. Environmental Services Professionals must also be comfortable working in environments that may experience extreme temperature changes, both indoors and outdoors. Emotional resilience is necessary, as the role requires accepting constructive criticism and feedback positively.

Mandatory safety precautions include handling equipment and chemicals that may pose hazards, necessitating strict adherence to safety protocols. The core responsibility of the Environmental Services Worker is to maintain environmental hygiene standards and infection control within the behavioral health center. Their duties span a variety of general cleaning tasks such as maintaining patient rooms, hallways, offices, and other assigned areas to ensure cleanliness and safety. This includes using advanced cleaning equipment like industrial washers and dryers for hospital linens, mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, and carpet shampooers. Staff regularly perform wet mopping, shampooing of rugs and furniture, cleaning of vents, fans, and high surfaces including windows and door frames. The job also involves moving furniture and heavy objects to facilitate thorough cleaning and adhere to room preparation standards.

Significant responsibilities consist of terminal cleaning procedures in patient rooms, preparing rooms for new patients, and following strict isolation procedures in designated areas. Additional duties include managing supply packs, organizing and distributing linens, keeping accurate records of linen distribution by department, and maintaining floor linen supplies. Seasonal duties like snow shoveling at entry points and ramps are also part of the role. In emergency situations, Environmental Services Professionals may assist with evacuations, reflecting the critical role these workers play in overall hospital safety and preparedness.

Preferred candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and have over two years of relevant experience, particularly in a hospital environment. This job requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary healthcare setting. Signet Health, through this role, offers candidates an opportunity to work in a meaningful and impactful position that supports the well-being of behavioral health patients and healthcare staff in a dynamic and essential service capacity.