Environmental Services Worker II (PRN, Days)

About the role

The Environmental Services Worker II is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining hospital facilities to ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role performs floor care, waste removal, linen handling, spill cleanup, and general cleaning tasks in accordance with hospital policies and infection‑control standards, supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and hospital cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor‑care tasks—including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and shampooing various flooring surfaces—to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of waste (biohazardous, infectious, and non‑infectious) following hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Handle and process soiled linens, replace them with clean bags, and ensure proper containment and storage.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas in compliance with infection‑control standards.
• Respond to spills and contamination clean‑ups, ensuring proper disinfection and safety precautions.
• Move furniture, floor mats, and other equipment as needed for cleaning, facility maintenance, or department relocations.
• Monitor cleaning‑supply usage, practice appropriate expense control, and ensure supplies are stored and used safely.
• Communicate maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor or facilities department for timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate cleaning logs and report completed tasks, ensuring proper documentation of environmental‑services activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial work, or hospital facility maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and floor‑care techniques.
• Ability to safely handle biohazardous and infectious waste in compliance with infection‑control standards.
• Familiarity with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and proper usage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures for environmental services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills to interact professionally with staff, patients, and visitors.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Environmental Services or Healthcare Cleaning (e.g., CHEST or CHESP) – preferred.