Environmental Service Attendant I

PeaceHealth is seeking an Environmental Service Attendant I for a full-time, 1.00 FTE, variable position. The salary range is $20.81 – $31.21, with the hiring rate dependent on education, training, work experience, and other factors.

About the Role

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms, floors, fixtures, and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. Additional duties include performing miscellaneous housekeeping tasks such as replenishing supplies.

Responsibilities

• Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and disinfected according to departmental procedures, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpets, washing walls, ceilings, furniture, and fixtures.
• Empties trash, restocks supplies, washes and makes beds.
• May set up furniture in conference rooms.
• Maintains housekeeping cart, restocks paper receptacles, replaces sharps containers, and orders supplies.
• Cleans and stores equipment properly.
• Responds to emergency cleaning needs or housekeeping requests in a timely manner.
• In clinical areas, communicates with clinical personnel to determine priority of cleaning needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of formal housekeeping experience (preferred).
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (may be required).
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (required).
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision (required).
• Strong customer service skills (required).
• Basic computer skills (required).

Working Conditions

• Continuous moving around the area, simple grasping, and reaching/bending/stooping.
• Frequent pushing/pulling: 36 lbs. initial force, 26 lbs. sustained force.
• Frequent lifting of 10–25 lbs., seldom lifting 26–50 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs., squatting, or kneeling.
• Exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits and an expanded EAP and mental health program.