Environmental Services Worker II (Full-time, Days)

Description
Job Summary

The Environmental Services Worker II is responsible for cleaning sanitizing and maintaining hospital facilities to ensure a safe hygienic and welcoming environment for patients staff and visitors. This role performs floor care waste removal linen handling spill cleanup and general cleaning tasks in accordance with hospital policies and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Worker II follows established procedures to support patient safety regulatory compliance and hospital cleanliness standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs floor care tasks including sweeping mopping vacuuming waxing and shampooing various flooring surfaces to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Collects removes and properly disposes of waste including biohazardous infectious and noninfectious materials following hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Handles and processes soiled linens replacing them with clean bags and ensuring proper containment and storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms restrooms hallways offices and common areas ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
• Responds to spills and contamination cleanups ensuring proper disinfection and safety precautions.
• Moves furniture floor mats and other equipment as needed for cleaning facility maintenance or department relocations.
• Monitors cleaning supply usage practicing appropriate expense control and ensuring all supplies are stored and used safely.
• Communicates maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor or facilities department to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintains accurate cleaning logs and reports completed tasks ensuring proper documentation of environmental services activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in environmental services housekeeping custodial work or hospital facility maintenance required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures chemicals and floor care techniques.
• Ability to safely handle biohazardous and infectious waste in compliance with infection control standards.
• Familiarity with equipment cleaning maintenance and proper usage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of hospital policies regulatory standards and safety procedures for environmental services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills to interact with staff patients and visitors in a professional manner.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Environmental Services or Healthcare Cleaning (such as CHEST or CHESP certification) preferred

Required Experience:

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