Environmental Services Worker - Part Time Weekends

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.