Environmental Services Worker I (PRN, Days)

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Job Summary 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. Essential Functions • 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. Qualifications • 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • 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. State Specific Requirements • 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.