<strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>Essential Functions<br><br></strong><ul><li>Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.</li><li>Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.</li><li>Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.</li><li>Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.</li><li>Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.</li><li>Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.</li><li>Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.</li><li>Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>Maintains regular and reliable attendance.</li><li>Complies with all policies and standards.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred <br><br></li></ul><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.</li><li>Understanding of infection control and safety standards.</li><li>Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.</li><li>Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.<br><br></li></ul><strong>State Specific Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Indiana: IN Lutheran Hospital requires successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.</li><li>Mississippi: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.</li><li>North Carolina: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.</li></ul>