Environmental Services Worker I

• 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.

• 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.