Environmental Services Associate I

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
  
  

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Environmental Services Associates are responsible for performing essential cleaning and sanitizing across the Alaska Native Medical Center accredited campus. This position contributes directly to patient and staff safety by ensuring the hospital and outpatient facilities remain presentable and clean. This position may work in clinical, administrative, and public areas and are expected to follow infection prevention protocols, handle regulated waste, and support the hospital’s operational readiness. Higher-level associates may serve as leads during their assigned shifts.

Responsibilities:

All

• With limited supervision follows infection prevention and department procedures, performs daily cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas, including patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, construction areas and public spaces.
• Support terminal cleaning for discharged patients, including contact precaution rooms.
• Follow hospital protocols for high-touch surfaces, waste removal, and restocking supplies.
• Safely handle and transport regulated medical waste and soiled linen.
• Use and maintain cleaning tools, carts, and PPE according to safety standards.
• Respond to calls for service requests professionally and efficiently.
• Document completed tasks using checklists and/or digital logs.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, teamwork, and service excellence.
• Participate in required department and organizational trainings.
• Support performance improvement initiatives through collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Restock EVS janitor closets and supply carts as needed.
• Assist with spill response, and minor chemical handling.
• Distribute linen to clinical departments and document accurately in linen tracking software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE LEVEL II

• Demonstrates ability to perform more complex cleaning and disinfection tasks in specialty care areas.
• Serves as a mentor for Level I associates, demonstrating proper cleaning techniques.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage time.
• Advanced knowledge of floor care equipment and linen distribution.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE LEVEL III

• Mentor and coach Level I and II associates on techniques, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and assist with routine EVS equipment maintenance.
• Without supervision maintains a high standard of cleanliness in sensitive or high-risk environments.
• Provide feedback to Shift Supervisors on training needs, equipment needs or workflow improvements.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of new EVS team members.
• Acts as a lead when supervisors are unavailable.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

All

• Follows verbal and written instructions accurately
• Demonstrates basic cleaning techniques and safety awareness
• Uses PPE and cleaning tools with limited supervision
• Works cooperatively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
  
  

Level II:

• Applies infection control and isolation protocols independently
• Operates cleaning equipment and handles chemicals safely
• Communicate effectively with peers and clinical staff
• Provides guidance to less experienced technicians
• Maintains consistent work quality with minimal supervision
  
  

Level III:

• Demonstrates mentorship and peer coaching ability
• Demonstrates ability to independently prioritize and assign tasks effectively
• Solves routine EVS issues using experience and judgment
• Models’ best practices in infection prevention and equipment use
• Collaborates across departments and supports training of new hires
  
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Level I:

None

Level II:

None

Level III:

High school diploma or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Level I

Non - supervisory - Zero (0) year of work experience.

Level II

Non – supervisory – two (2) years of work experience, one (1) of which was consecutive in a healthcare setting.

Level III

• Non – supervisory - Four (4) years of work experience, two (2) of which are consecutive in a healthcare setting.
  
  

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Level I:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) card within six (6) months of hire.
• Completion of hospital-provided EVS training within 90 days of hire.
  
  

Level II:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) card within six (6) months of hire.
• Completion of hospital-provided EVS training within 90 days of hire.
  
  

Level III :

• Basic Life Support (BLS) card within six (6) months of hire.
• Completion of hospital-provided EVS training within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or equivalent certification.
  
  

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non - supervisory - Four (4) years of work experience, two (2) of which are in a healthcare environment.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

AHE Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or equivalent certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications and programming language skills.