Environmental Services Worker - EVS - Part Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

The University of Southern California is hiring a part-time Environmental Services Worker to maintain a clean and safe hospital environment. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, public areas, and handling waste disposal per hospital policies. The role requires adherence to infection control standards and effective communication skills. Previous customer service experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred. This position is located in Los Angeles, CA and is not remote.
About the position

To maintain a clean, attractive, and safe hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors through a systematic application of cleaning procedures. Essential Duties: Maintains established orderliness, cleaning, and safety standards set by the department. Complies with proper patient room cleaning policies. Properly dispose of: • Trash • Empty Container • Packing Boxes • Biohazard / Medical Waste • HIPAA Information • Biohazard • Pharmaceutical • Batteries • And any other hospital-generated waste Practices Infection Control Standards/Requirements Scrubs, refinishes, burnishes, and cleans carpets/chairs in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facility Dusts, mops, and cleans public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facility Completes high and low dusting on vertical and horizontal surfaces following departmental procedures Observes and reports items and equipment in need of repair to appropriate person. Cleans and disinfects all fixtures in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facility According to Department policy cleans, disinfects, and replenish supplies in restrooms in both public and patient areas Removes and replaces sharps containers, pharmaceutical, and biohazardous containers according to hospital policy Responsible for documenting performed tasks Demonstrates behavior that supports the USC University Hospital mission Attends required Orientation and Training Seminars Demonstrates respect and positive interpersonal skills with patients, clients, the public, managers, co-workers – a team player Any additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Maintains established orderliness, cleaning, and safety standards set by the department.Complies with proper patient room cleaning policies.Properly dispose of trash, empty containers, packing boxes, biohazard/medical waste, HIPAA information, biohazard, pharmaceutical, batteries, and any other hospital-generated wastePractices Infection Control Standards/RequirementsScrubs, refinishes, burnishes, and cleans carpets/chairs in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facilityDusts, mops, and cleans public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facilityCompletes high and low dusting on vertical and horizontal surfaces following departmental proceduresObserves and reports items and equipment in need of repair to appropriate person.Cleans and disinfects all fixtures in public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas of the facilityAccording to Department policy cleans, disinfects, and replenish supplies in restrooms in both public and patient areasRemoves and replaces sharps containers, pharmaceutical, and biohazardous containers according to hospital policyResponsible for documenting performed tasksDemonstrates behavior that supports the USC University Hospital missionAttends required Orientation and Training SeminarsDemonstrates respect and positive interpersonal skills with patients, clients, the public, managers, co-workers – a team playerAny additional duties as assigned.Requirements

6 - 12 months 6 months of Customer Service experience in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment OR 6 - 12 months 6 months of Healthcare Housekeeping, Hotel, or Hospitality experienceAbility to read and write Basic English.Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.Able to function independently and as a member of a team.Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).Nice-to-haves

High School or equivalent