Environmental Services Worker - EVS - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
About the Role
The Environmental Services Worker plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, attractive, and safe hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position ensures the facility meets established orderliness and safety standards through the systematic application of cleaning procedures. The role is integral to supporting the USC University Hospital mission by fostering a healthy atmosphere for everyone on campus.
Day in the Life
You will be responsible for a wide range of cleaning and maintenance tasks across public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas. Your day involves dusting, mopping, and scrubbing surfaces, as well as burnishing carpets and cleaning fixtures. A key part of your duties includes the proper disposal of various waste types, including trash, biohazardous materials, pharmaceuticals, and medical waste, while strictly adhering to infection control standards.
Beyond cleaning, you will monitor the facility for items needing repair, replenish restroom supplies, and document your tasks. Success in this role requires demonstrating respect and positive interpersonal skills while interacting with patients, clients, and colleagues. You will function both independently and as a collaborative team player, attending required orientation and training seminars to stay current with hospital policies.
Hiring Process
Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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Equal Opportunity & Culture
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
The University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, with due consideration for patient and student safety. USC is a smoke-free environment committed to digital accessibility.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
Firestone Park, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain established orderliness, cleaning, and safety standards in hospital areas
- check_circleClean and disinfect all fixtures and restrooms in public and patient areas
- check_circleDocument performed cleaning tasks and attend required training seminars
- check_circleRemove and replace sharps, pharmaceutical, and biohazardous containers
- check_circleDust, mop, and clean public, ancillary, patient, surgical, and office areas
- check_circleScrub, refinish, burnish, and clean carpets and chairs in public and patient areas
- check_circleObserve and report equipment needing repair to appropriate personnel
- check_circleDispose of trash, biohazard, medical waste, and pharmaceutical items according to policy
Requirements
- verified6-12 months Customer Service experience in team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment OR 6-12 months Healthcare Housekeeping, Hotel, or Hospitality experience
- verifiedAbility to read and write Basic English
- verifiedFire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within 30 days of hire if not held upon hire
- verifiedHigh school or equivalent (Preferred)
Nice to Have
High school or equivalent
