Environmental Service Attendant I

PeaceHealth is seeking an Environmental Service Attendant I for a Per Diem/Relief, night position. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

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

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas according to departmental procedures, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpets, washing walls, ceilings, furniture, and fixtures.
• Empty trash, restock supplies, wash and make beds.
• Set up furniture in conference rooms as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping cart, restock paper receptacles, replace sharps containers, and order supplies essential to the job.
• Clean and store equipment properly.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs or housekeeping requests in a timely manner.
• In clinical areas, communicate with clinical personnel to determine priority of cleaning needs.
• Perform 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).
• 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 frequent pushing/pulling (36 lbs. initial force, 26 lbs. sustained force).
• Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Lifting: Frequent 10 lbs.–25 lbs., seldom 26 lbs.–50 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs., squatting, and kneeling.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20.06 – $27.36 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and seniority.

Benefits

For positions less than 0.5 FTE, PeaceHealth offers a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, a discount program, and an expanded EAP and mental health program.