Environmental Services Aide I

Purpose: The Environmental Services (EVS) Aide performs a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition. This role supports a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff by ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met. Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: Cleaning # Maintenance Dust, scrub, wet and dry mop, wax, and buff floors using appropriate equipment and supplies.

Operate Environmental Services equipment including automatic floor scrubbers, buffers, high-speed burnishers, carpet extractors, and vacuum cleaners. Clean and wash walls, windows, furniture, fixtures, bathrooms, and restrooms following aseptic techniques. Empty and clean wastebaskets and linen carts; replace liners as needed.

Replenish supplies in assigned areas. Equipment Care # Safety Maintain cleaning equipment in proper working order. Report mechanical failures or needed repairs in buildings or equipment. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area. Operational Flexibility May be scheduled to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays based on staffing needs.

Perform other duties as assigned within scope of training and policy.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience: One month of custodial, housekeeping, or environmental services experience preferred. Contacts: Regular contact with patients, visitors, and staff across hospital departments. Physical Demands: Stands, walks, and bends most of the day. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies of various weights in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines.

Working Conditions: Works primarily in well-lit, ventilated, and temperature-controlled areas. Potential exposure to medical/infectious waste, cleaning chemicals, harsh detergent solutions, dust, dirt, and unpleasant odors. Follows universal precautions and hospital infection control practices. Must be available to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays; occasional overtime may be required.