Environmental Services Associate I&II - Days, Afternoons and Midnight shifts - Full Time - Detroit

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Management Team, responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of assigned work areas, care of assigned equipment and economical and efficient use of all supplies. Responsible for performing a variety of custodial and nursing duties to maintain a sanitary and orderly condition of the multiple Henry Ford Health System locations. 

EVS I

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares patient rooms for new admissions, including restocking of linen and paper 
supplies.
2. Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (i.e. Xenex Robot).
3. Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions as observed in assigned 
areas for preparation of work order for the maintenance department. Notifies 
supervisor when supplies are low and need to be replenished and/or ordered.
4. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality 
assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
5. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
6. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental/interdepartmental 
objectives and maintain good employee relations.
7. Enhances job related growth and development through participation in educational 
programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
8. Performs all other duties as assigned.

EVS II

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sets up rooms, move furniture, remove medical non regulated and recycled waste.
2. Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (i.e., Xenex Robot).
3. Performs a variety of housekeeping duties such as cleaning walls, ceilings, floors 
and windows.
4. Changes and hang all drapes and cubicles.
5. Delivers and pick up tables and chairs for meetings and other hospital functions.
6. Operates various floor machines to remove dirt from floors.
7. Strips and refinish floor surfaces.
8. Cleans after construction projects are completed and prepare for opening the area.
9. Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions as observed in assigned 
areas for preparation of work order for the maintenance department. Notifies 
supervisor when supplies are low and need to be replenished and/or ordered.
10.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality 
assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
11.Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
12.Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental/interdepartmental 
objectives and maintain good employee relations.
13.Enhances job related growth and development through participation in educational 
programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
14.Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull and/or squat a minimum of 50 pounds, able to stand 
  and walk 90% of work period and able to walk stairs and negotiate uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to interact directly with patient population, job requires high visibility.
• Must exhibit consistently high level of customer service and ‘Patients First’ 
  sensibility.

- Contingent - rotating shifts - New Center One