Environmental Service Worker

Environmental Service Worker

We are seeking a dedicated janitorial worker to maintain cleanliness and aseptic conditions in the labor and delivery areas of the hospital. This role involves cleaning rooms throughout the night, interacting with nursing staff, and ensuring a hygienic environment for patients and staff.

• Clean rooms in the labor and delivery areas throughout the night.
• Work collaboratively with nurses in the department.
• Maintain aseptic conditions by vacuuming, dust mopping, high dusting, making beds, removing trash/linen, and washing walls and ceilings.
• Use vacuum and cleaning materials effectively on a daily basis.
• Assist with spot cleaning rooms while patients are present, including dust mopping, pulling trash, cleaning bathrooms, and high touch areas.
• Perform discharge cleaning when patients leave, involving deep cleaning of floors, walls, bathrooms, and wiping down furniture.
• Engage with patients and manage interactions with difficult patients respectfully.
• Use detergents, germicides, and other supplies following recommended procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized station, cart, closet, and equipment.
• Report equipment repairs to the supervisor.
• Log activities throughout the shift and complete required paperwork.
• Collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
• Operate equipment such as mops, computers, supply carts, detergents, brooms, vacuums, telephones, pagers, and hand sweepers.

• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning, and janitorial work.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capability to push/pull 65 lbs, lift up to 50 lbs, and constantly lift up to 20 lbs.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English.
• Physical stamina to push, pull, kneel, and crouch.

• Experience working in hospital or healthcare settings is advantageous.

Join a diverse and supportive team that values collaboration and respect. Enjoy stable working hours with opportunities for a full 40-hour workweek. Be part of a multicultural environment where your contributions to maintaining a clean and safe hospital setting are highly valued.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newton, IA.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newton, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.