Environmental Services Specialist

# Environmental Services Specialist Hot Job Legal Address
- Indio, CA ## Overview Salary Range $17.50 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level High School/GEDTravel Percentage None Category Nonprofit
- Social Services## Description JOB SUMMARY The Environmental Services Specialist (ESS) is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly environment throughout the facility. This role combines housekeeping and janitorial responsibilities and plays a key role in infection control, client safety, and regulatory compliance. The ESS performs routine cleaning, room turnover, floor care, exterior upkeep, minor maintenance support, and supply restocking. This position supports a behavioral health/residential treatment environment by ensuring spaces remain hygienic, welcoming, and secure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facility Cleaning & Sanitation
* Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, polishing floors, and dusting and cleaning surfaces according to assigned schedules.
* Clean windows, mirrors, and glass partitions using proper cleaning tools and solutions.
* Disinfect restrooms, including toilets, sinks, fixtures, showers, dispensers, countertops, and floors.
* Check and refill all soap, paper, and sanitation dispensers daily.
* Shampoo or steam clean carpets; and assist with strip, seal, finish, and wax flooring.
* Perform scheduled cleaning of dining rooms, common areas, offices, hallways, and client occupied spaces.
* Remove trash from all interior and exterior receptacles; maintain sidewalk and outdoor cleanliness, following OSHA standards.
* Use cleaning solutions to remove stains and clean surfaces.
* Apply wax to coat floors and buff.
* Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
* Remove rubbish and debris from buildings and sidewalks.

Client Room Turnover & Linen Support
* Sanitize and reset rooms after client discharge following infection control protocols.
* Distribute and maintain weekly linen supplies.
* Complete laundry needs appropriately, ensuring linens are cleaned according to facility standards.

Infection Control & Safety
* Conduct daily facility cleanliness walkthroughs to maintain compliance.
* Follow OSHA standards for chemical usage and infection control procedures.
* Ensure proper storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals.
* Lock doors, report hazards, and monitor the environment for safety concerns.
* Check electrical appliance usage to ensure no hazards are created.

Maintenance & Facility Support
* Perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing bulbs, tightening loose fixtures, or reporting repair needs.
* Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed.
* Maintain and report the condition of janitorial equipment and supply levels.

Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
* Demonstrates strong initiative, works independently, and self monitors to ensure all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time without the need for constant supervision.
* Maintain confidentiality regarding client information at all times.
* Uphold professional behavior in sensitive behavioral health environments.
* Support staff and clients with courtesy and respect.

Additional Duties and Scope of Responsibility
* The duties listed represent the essential functions of the position and are not exhaustive.
* Employees may be assigned additional job related duties, consistent with their role, training, licensure (if applicable), and applicable laws, to support operations, regulatory compliance, safety, and client care.

COMPETENCIES  ## Attendance & Punctuality
* Schedules time off in advance, begins working on time, keeps absences within guidelines, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.## Customer Service
* Displays courtesy and sensitivity, manages difficult or emotional customer situations, meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve services.## Dependability
* Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, commits to doing…