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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.