Flooring Tech - Nights

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 work spaces, 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.