Environmental Services Project Worker

Environmental Services Project Worker

Do you take pride in creating a clean, safe environment and want to contribute to the health and well being of patients, visitors, and staff? Do you thrive in a team environment where communication, collaboration, and compassion guide your work? At Ellis Medicine, the county’s premier healthcare provider, we are committed to these values and work every day to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. If this describes you, we want to speak with you about our Environmental Services Project Worker position.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starting Day One

• Generous paid time off, including 6 paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Retirement plan (403b) with company match after meeting eligibility

• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass (includes CDTA bike-share)

• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

• Employer‑paid Life Insurance

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROJECT WORKER?

Under the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisor/Team Leader, performs routine and specialized cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, terminal cleaning, floor care, waste removal—including bio-hazard materials—and use of specialized cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Safety: Follow cleaning and sanitizing standards; handle general and regulated medical waste properly.

• Cleaning & Sanitation: Perform seven‑step cleaning, terminal cleaning, carpet extraction, spot cleaning, flood response, and restorative cleaning.

• Floor Care: Strip, refinish, burnish, and maintain various floor types using specialized equipment.

• Equipment: Operate buffers, auto-scrubbers, vacuums, carpet extractors, and other EVS equipment.

• Communication: Coordinate daily needs with nursing staff, supervisors, and unit leadership.

• Customer Service: Interact respectfully with patients, families, and staff.

• Support Tasks: Assist with moving equipment/furniture and complete additional duties as assigned.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BE AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROJECT WORKER?

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• Ability to read and follow written instructions

• At least 12 months of healthcare or related housekeeping experience preferred

• Ability to learn proper cleaning procedures, chemical usage, and equipment operation

• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs., lift/move up to 50 lbs., and perform manual tasks

• Ability to speak and read English for safe equipment operation and communication

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $17.92 - 23.49/hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the state.