Environmental Services Worker

Description

3pm-11:30p

Job Summary

The Environmental Service Worker I ensures a clean safe and welcoming environment by performing cleaning floor care and waste management tasks in assigned areas. This role upholds high standards of hygiene and safety contributing to the comfort and well-being of patients staff and visitors while adhering to infection control and regulatory protocols.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas including rooms hallways lobbies lounges restrooms elevators stairways locker rooms and other workspaces ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
• Sweeps mops vacuums and dusts floors furniture and equipment utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces including stripping refinishing and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
• Washes walls ceilings windows woodwork door panels and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Restocks supplies in designated areas monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely including collection transportation and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques equipment and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff patients and visitors.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.

State Specific Requirements

• Indiana: IN Lutheran Hospital requires successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.
• Mississippi: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.
• North Carolina: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.

Required Experience:

IC