Environmental Services Associate

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The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non‑profit tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people and the tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world‑class health services, including comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training, and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second‑largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision:
Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

• Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program with over 20 plans and tiers
• Cost‑share dental and vision insurance
• Discounted pet insurance
• Retirement contributions with pre‑tax or Roth options into a 403(b)
• 401(a) ANTHC retirement plan: after one year of employment, matching contributions up to 5% and possible discretionary contributions of up to 3%
• Paid time off starts immediately with accruals increasing with years of service
• Eleven paid holidays
• Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic short/long‑term disability, AD&D, and basic life insurance covered 100% by ANTHC, with optional buy‑up coverage and voluntary life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness
• On‑site child‑care facility with early childhood classrooms and preschool
• Employee assistance program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice
• Tuition discounts at Alaska Pacific University
• On‑site training courses and professional development opportunities
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff
• Gym access to Alaska Pacific University, including salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and discounted outdoor equipment rentals
• Emergency travel assistance
• Education assistance or education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93‑638 Indian Self‑Determination Act.

Environmental Services Associates are responsible for performing essential cleaning and sanitizing across the Alaska Native Medical Center accredited campus. This position contributes directly to patient and staff safety by ensuring the hospital and outpatient facilities remain presentable and clean. The role may involve clinical, administrative, and public areas, and involves following infection prevention protocols, handling regulated waste, and supporting operational readiness.

Higher‑level associates may serve as leads during their assigned shifts.

• With limited supervision, follow infection prevention and department procedures, perform daily cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas, including patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, construction areas, and public spaces
• Support terminal cleaning for discharged patients, including contact precaution rooms
• Follow hospital protocols for high‑touch surfaces, waste removal, and restocking supplies
• Safely handle and transport regulated medical waste and soiled linen
• Use and maintain cleaning tools, carts, and PPE according to safety standards
• Respond to calls for service requests professionally and efficiently
• Document completed tasks using checklists and/or digital logs
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, teamwork, and service excellence
• Participate in required department and organizational trainings
• Support performance improvement…