Associate, Environmental Services I
Indiana University Health
About the Role
Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Day Shift (7am to 3:30pm)
- Every other weekend and holiday required
Work Location
- North Hospital
Department Supported
- Environmental Services
Key Responsibilities
- Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
- Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas.
- Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy.
- Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols.
- Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- No previous experience required.
- Protective equipment/clothing (e.g., gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear) as required.
- Ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to clean areas requiring technical cleaning, including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.
- Master teletracking app (within 3 months).
Qualifications
- Physical requirements include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
Benchmarks
- 3 months: Maintain good attendance.
- 6 months: Independent with responsibilities assigned.
- 12 months: Totally independent, completing e-learnings and job responsibilities.