Environmental Services Associate I

The facility is a reputable healthcare institution committed to providing a safe, sanitary, and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Known for adhering to high standards of cleanliness and patient care, the institution plays a vital role in maintaining health and safety within its hospital settings. As a healthcare provider, this establishment ensures that its environment not only meets regulatory sanitation standards but also provides comfort and reassurance to everyone who enters its doors. With a dedicated team focused on cleanliness, hygiene, and patient well-being, the hospital emphasizes the importance of maintaining sterile and safe surroundings throughout all patient care areas and public spaces.

This role is focused on supporting these goals by providing thorough cleaning services within the hospital environment. The position involves cleaning and disinfecting all required surfaces using various methods such as wiping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. It requires careful handling and disposal of trash, including bio-hazardous materials, to maintain safety and compliance with health regulations. The role includes the maintenance of hospital equipment and supplies in good working order, ensuring that all paper and soap dispensers remain stocked and functional, and handling the removal and re-hanging of draperies and cubicle curtains as needed. Additionally, this position requires adherence to the organization’s core values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication, demonstrating excellence in customer service through respectful and effective interactions with all patients, visitors, and staff.

Supporting the hospital’s mission of delivering outstanding care, the role demands the ability to identify proper cleaning methods and products, followed by meticulous application aligned with manufacturer instructions and hospital protocols. The employee will also assist with the basic maintenance of equipment and use proper body mechanics when moving furniture or other items. Scheduled and as-needed maintenance tasks, such as curtain replacement and terminal cleaning of patient rooms, are also core responsibilities. The role involves observing safety guidelines and confidentiality policies consistently to ensure a secure healthcare environment.

This is an entry-level position suitable for candidates with a high school diploma or GED preferred but no previous experience is required. There is no licensure or certification necessary for this role. Applicants should possess the ability to learn cleaning applications and properly follow directions, organize their work efficiently, and communicate effectively in English if they are in patient-facing capacities. Basic math skills such as addition and subtraction, reading clocks, and documenting time accurately are also required. Proficiency in basic computer tasks like logging in and out and checking email is expected. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to healthcare by maintaining the cleanliness and safety of a hospital environment, ensuring a positive experience for patients and staff alike, while upholding the highest standards of sanitation and infection control.