Environmental Services Specialist

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital seeks a full-time Environmental Services Specialist to maintain cleanliness and safety in the hospital. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and waste disposal. The role requires strong communication skills and teamwork. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and on-the-job training. This position is on-site in Grand Rapids, MN, with a focus on enhancing patient and staff experiences.
Job Overview

What You Can Expect:

Our Environmental Services Specialists love Grand Itasca for the stability, meaningful work and our great team. Grand Itasca is in the business of selecting employees that make the real difference, who go above and beyond to make our hospital/clinic run and work effectively. Are you someone looking to make a difference in the everyday functions of our hospital & clinic life? If so, Grand Itasca is where you belong!



We're glad you are thinking about joining us.

Grand Itasca is a great place for Environmental Service Specialists. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.



Let's talk about benefits.

Competitive payTuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunitiesHealth, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employmentGenerous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balanceSTDB (short term disability bank)401K with employer contributionsExperience Pay GivenShift DifferentialEmployee Referral ProgramOn-the-Job training!Every Other Weekend Rotation

About the Position

Environmental Services SpecialistFull-time .8-1.0 FTE (64-80 hours per pay period)Days, Evenings, NightsOn-site at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH: 12/16/2025Job Summary:


The Environmental Services Specialist is responsible for maintaining the highest level of cleanliness throughout the hospital and clinic. They are a vital and centric member of the healthcare team. They will compassionately communicate with patients, coworkers and other customers of Environmental Services and Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital. The Environmental Services Specialist is the first line of defense in keeping Grand Itasca's patients, staff, and community safe!




Here's what you'll do when you join us:

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 maintains 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.If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

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.Maintains 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 is proud to offer a range of high-quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient-centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.


Benefit Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement,tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: https://www.granditasca.org/benefits/AFSCME-S


Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.


EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status