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Environmental Services Aide

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FileImport - MedStar Health | MedStar Health, Inc.

Clinton, MD (In Person)

$61,859 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Environmental Services Aide About the Job General Summary of PositionTo perform routine manual housekeeping work cleaning areas within any area of the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesSelects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions according to procedure.

Loads service carts and transports to assigned work area.

Cleans by washing furniture tile fixtures and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions.

Cleans by washing walls doors door frames ceilings. Ventilators patient televisions and windows.

Sweeps and mops hard floor areas vacuums carpets and spot-cleans carpets using appropriate solutions and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning.

Requests cleaning supplies and equipment when needed.

Operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical.

Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor or director of equipment needing repair. Reports all safety hazards to the Director.

Return unused supplies to the Environmental Services closet cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner. Collects waste from assigned areas of the hospital sanitizes waste cans.

May be asked to collect soiled linens and/or distribute clean linen.

When assigned collects bio-hazardous waste using procedure established by the infection control committee. Packages bio-hazardous waste in a special closed container carefully following packaging procedures and regulations established by EPA OSHA and DOT; and transports containers to a storage point to await pick-up by hospital carrier.

Clean and prepare patient rooms after patient discharge including isolation rooms.

When assigned clean in operating rooms and all preoperative areas using hospital approved procedures and germicidal cleaning solutions to maintain antiseptic conditions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED preferredExperience1-2 years Minimum experience preferably in a healthcare environment requiredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesAbility to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.

Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.

Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.

Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Knowledge to understand and follow all universal precautions blood borne pathogen procedures and use of personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas. This position has a hiring range of USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.