Environmental Serv Worker I - FT, Evenings

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.

• 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.
  
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  

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

• 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.
  

• 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.