Environmental Service Worker

Join Merit Health as an Environmental Service Worker I (Full-time, 3‑11:30 PM).

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.

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work spaces.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment using appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery.
• 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 appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• 1–2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.

• 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.

• Indiana:
  Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.
• Mississippi:
  Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.
• North Carolina:
  Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Jackson, MS – Salary: $37,400.00–$41,140.00 (as of 2 weeks ago). Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Merit Health by 2x.