Environmental Services Assistant

Location: Salem Hospital 890 Oak Street SE Salem Oregon 97301
Department:Environmental Services
Position Type:Unscheduled Per Diem Non-Exempt
Schedule: Days are variable based on department needs 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Your role with us

An environmental services assistant at Salem Health is responsible for maintaining a clean safe and sanitary environment by performing routine and project-based cleaning tasks in accordance with departmental and infection prevention standards. They ensure proper use of equipment and protective gear respond promptly to service calls and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members. This role supports the hospitals mission by promoting safety professionalism and high-quality care in all areas of responsibility. If this sounds like you we encourage you to apply!

What youll do

• Performs daily and assigned cleaning tasks ensuring all equipment and supplies (e.g. housekeeping carts) are properly cleaned sanitized and stocked for the next shift.
• Follows established safety and infection prevention protocols including correct use of chemicals equipment personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to standard precautions.
• Maintains communication with supervisors reporting any incomplete tasks or deviations from routine duties.
• Responds promptly to calls and pages ensuring timely service and support throughout the facility.
• Stocks and maintains supply levels (e.g. paper goods soap chemicals etc.) in all assigned areas.
• Demonstrates professionalism and teamwork showing respect to co-workers in alignment with Salem Healths mission vision and goals.

• 6 months of previous environmental service experience or 1 year of customer service experience preferred.

Why Salem Health

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning independent health care system we serve our region through Salem Hospital multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development tuition assistance and clear career pathways. At Salem Health youll find more than a job youll find purpose connection and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color gender gender identity sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact