Environmental Services Area Cleaner

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Position Overview

Healthcare Industry | Cleveland, Ohio

This Environmental Services Area Cleaner position supports a leading healthcare organization in Cleveland by maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary environments throughout patient‑care and public areas. Assigned areas may include patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, and other ancillary spaces.

Area Cleaners play a vital role in patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital quality standards. This is an active, fast‑paced role that requires reliability, consistency, and attention to detail throughout the full shift.

This role may serve as a career pathway into lead, supervisory, or other hospital support roles within Environmental Services or related departments.

Work Schedule

Multiple shifts are available based on operational needs:

• Days: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Afternoons/Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Evenings/Nights: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Late Evenings: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Weekend Requirement:

• Ability to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas daily, including:
  • Patient rooms and discharge rooms
  • Ancillary and exam rooms
  • Offices, waiting areas, and public restrooms
• Stock paper products and supplies in patient rooms, exam rooms, and restrooms
• Follow established procedures related to:
  • Patient isolation
  • Infection control
  • Environmental Services technical standards
• Comply with all hospital‑wide and departmental safety requirements
• Complete one to three months of on‑the‑job training to learn:
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Departmental policies and procedures
  • Proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast‑paced, high‑volume healthcare environment
• Continuous movement throughout the shift
• Work performed on hard surfaces for extended periods
• Strong emphasis on:
  • Attendance and reliability
  • Accountability and teamwork
  • Customer service and professionalism
• Comfort working in clinical and patient‑care settings is required

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• No prior experience required
• On‑the‑job training provided

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and consistency in cleaning quality
• Willingness to learn proper use of cleaning products, equipment, and safety procedures
• Clear, courteous, and respectful communication
• Flexibility with work assignments and locations

Physical Requirements

• Continuous walking and standing on hard surfaces
• Frequent bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, squatting, and reaching
• Regular handling and use of disinfectants and cleaning agents

Light Physical Work:

• Lifting 11–20 pounds occasionally
• Up to 10 pounds frequently

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Follow standard precautions and use required PPE at all times

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $16.00 – $18.38
• Pay is based on experience, skills, and qualifications
• Shift differentials and overtime may apply

Pre‑Employment & Workplace Requirements

• Drug‑free workplace
• Pre‑employment drug screening required
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption required
• Compliance with all safety, infection prevention, and PPE requirements

Equal Opportunity Statement

This employer provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable laws and maintains a professional, inclusive, and respectful workplace.