Environmental Services Associate I - Varies shift - Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Environmental Services Technician
Provides cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection services to support a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment. Responsible for maintaining patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policies. Supports patient safety and care delivery through consistent, high-quality environmental services. Demonstrates the ability to clean and disinfect high-acuity clinical and procedural areas using approved tools, products, and protocols. Safely removes hazardous and biohazardous waste in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention guidelines. Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
No prior experience required; training provided
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, gloves, goggles, and rubber-soled, closed-toe footwear, as required by the work environment and regulatory standards
Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including reaching, standing for extended periods, squatting, bending, and lifting/carrying supplies and equipment weighing 35 pounds or more, up to 80% of the workday
Ability to operate light floor-cleaning equipment in patient care areas
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to perform technical cleaning in specialized and high-acuity areas, including Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Mother-Baby, NICU, Operating Room (OR), and Emergency Department (ED)
Provides cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection services to support a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment. Responsible for maintaining patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policies. Supports patient safety and care delivery through consistent, high-quality environmental services. Demonstrates the ability to clean and disinfect high-acuity clinical and procedural areas using approved tools, products, and protocols. Safely removes hazardous and biohazardous waste in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention guidelines. Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
No prior experience required; training provided
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, gloves, goggles, and rubber-soled, closed-toe footwear, as required by the work environment and regulatory standards
Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including reaching, standing for extended periods, squatting, bending, and lifting/carrying supplies and equipment weighing 35 pounds or more, up to 80% of the workday
Ability to operate light floor-cleaning equipment in patient care areas
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to perform technical cleaning in specialized and high-acuity areas, including Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Mother-Baby, NICU, Operating Room (OR), and Emergency Department (ED)