Environmental Services Assistant

Location: West Valley Hospital, 525 Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338

Department: Environmental Services

Position Type: Full time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, Days will be decided upon business needs

Your role with us

An environmental services assistant at Salem Health is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by performing routine and project-based cleaning tasks in accordance with departmental and infection prevention standards. They ensure proper use of equipment and protective gear, respond promptly to service calls, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members. This role supports the hospital's mission by promoting safety, professionalism, and high quality care in all areas of responsibility. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

What you'll do

• Performs daily and assigned cleaning tasks, ensuring all equipment and supplies (housekeeping carts) are properly cleaned, sanitized, and stocked for the next shift.
• Follows established safety and infection prevention protocols, including correct use of chemicals, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to standard precautions.
• Maintains communication with supervisors, reporting any incomplete tasks or deviations from routine duties.
• Responds promptly to calls and pages, ensuring timely service and support throughout the facility.
• Stocks and maintains supply levels (paper goods, soap, chemicals, etc.) in all assigned areas.
• Demonstrates professionalism and teamwork, showing respect to co-workers in alignment with Salem Health's mission, vision and goals.

Additional Information

• 6 months of previous environmental service experience or 1 year of customer service experience preferred.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.


We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.