Environmental Services Specialist

What You Can Expect Our Environmental Services Specialists work at Grand Itasca, a non‑profit organization focused on rural health care. Benefits Competitive pay Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance STDB (short term disability bank) 401K with employer contributions Experience Pay Given Shift Differential Employee Referral Program On‑the‑Job training! Every Other Weekend Rotation About the Position Environmental Services Specialist Full‑time .8‑1.0 FTE (64–80 hours per pay period) Days, Evenings, Nights On‑site at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH: 04/06/2026 Job Summary The Environmental Services Specialist is responsible for maintaining the highest level of cleanliness throughout the hospital and clinic. They are a vital and central member of the healthcare team, communicating compassionately with patients, coworkers, and other customers of Environmental Services. Responsibilities Ensure the safety of our patients and community by being a key part of Grand Itasca's medical team. Clean and disinfect all areas of the hospital using a variety of compounds and solutions. Clean and maintain floors throughout the hospital. Operate vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, sweepers, and other systems. Learn to strip, seal, finish, and wax floors using buffers and strippers. Dispose of infectious, medical, hazardous, and other waste. Keep work areas tidy and stocked with supplies. Be an active partner with medical staff ensuring patients and providers have a great experience. Adhere to all policies and procedures. Expand your knowledge by participating on departmental trainings, activities, and meetings. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Fantastic verbal and written skills. Show up every day with a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner. Be able to perform the physical qualifications of the job, including moving furniture and equipment. Experience using buffers, floor strippers, carpet and upholstery extractors, carpet shampooers and steam cleaners is preferred. If you have no experience with these, we will provide on‑the‑job training. Demonstrated ability to adhere to and follow Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Mission, Values, Vision and policies. Maintain reliable and consistent attendance. About Grand Itasca Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non‑profit, state‑of‑the‑art, integrated clinic and hospital that offers a range of high‑quality providers, specialties and services to our community. $17.82–$22.49 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr