Environmental Services Associate I - Varies shift - University Hospital

Overview


Position Details:

Status: Full-time

Shifts Available:

Day Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Evening Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Night Shift: 10:30pm - 7:00am

Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays required

Shift Differentials: Eligible based on assigned shift

Location: University Hospital



Position Summary:

Provides cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection services to support a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment. Responsible for maintaining patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policies. Supports patient safety and care delivery through consistent, high-quality environmental services. Demonstrates the ability to clean and disinfect high-acuity clinical and procedural areas using approved tools, products, and protocols. Safely removes hazardous and biohazardous waste in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention guidelines. Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.



Position Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferredNo prior experience required; training providedAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, gloves, goggles, and rubber-soled, closed-toe footwear, as required by the work environment and regulatory standardsAbility to meet physical demands of the role, including reaching, standing for extended periods, squatting, bending, and lifting/carrying supplies and equipment weighing 35 pounds or more, up to 80% of the workdayAbility to operate light floor-cleaning equipment in patient care areasAbility to climb laddersAbility to perform technical cleaning in specialized and high-acuity areas, including Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Mother-Baby, NICU, Operating Room (OR), and Emergency Department (ED)