What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Aide position at United Health Services?
Position Overview
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a reliable Environmental Service Aide to ensure our healthcare facilities remain clean, safe, and inviting. You’ll be responsible for cleaning patient rooms, public areas, and clinical spaces, following strict infection control guidelines. Your work helps reduce the risk of infection and creates a comfortable environment essential for patient recovery.
Every surface you sanitize and every space you maintain is a crucial connection to patient safety and well-being. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality. If you take pride in making a visible impact through your work, this position offers a meaningful way to contribute every day.
Primary Department, Division, Or Unit
Primary Work Shift:
Day Rotational
Compensation Range
$17.05 - $22.17 per hour, depending on experience
You will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Required:
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24 hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000 online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a reliable Environmental Service Aide to ensure our healthcare facilities remain clean, safe, and inviting. You’ll be responsible for cleaning patient rooms, public areas, and clinical spaces, following strict infection control guidelines. Your work helps reduce the risk of infection and creates a comfortable environment essential for patient recovery.
Every surface you sanitize and every space you maintain is a crucial connection to patient safety and well-being. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality. If you take pride in making a visible impact through your work, this position offers a meaningful way to contribute every day.
Primary Department, Division, Or Unit
Primary Work Shift:
Day Rotational
Compensation Range
$17.05 - $22.17 per hour, depending on experience
You will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine daily floor care, waste and linen handling, and cleaning of assigned areas using the prescribed 10 Step cleaning method to meet quality standards
- Follow infection control guidelines rigorously, including Universal Precautions, isolation protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and effective hand hygiene
- Adhere to all safety policies, including correct use of PPE, safe handling of chemicals and cleaning equipment, proper maneuvering of linen/waste carts and furniture, and appropriate use of wet floor signage
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of EVS equipment, janitor closets, equipment rooms, trash rooms, and linen chute rooms to meet facility standards
- Change cubicle curtains and drapes promptly and safely as needed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
- Utilize electronic communication devices properly to fulfill “patient flow” responsibilities, including accurate updates to the bed tracking system
- Set up meeting rooms, assist with office furniture moves, and help with patient bed moves as assigned to support facility operations
- Handle, transport, and package regulated medical waste, municipal waste, linens, and confidential documents in compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Complete all required logs, paperwork, and documentation accurately and timely for essential job duties and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards in all assigned tasks
- Report safety concerns, equipment malfunctions, or hazardous conditions promptly to the appropriate supervisors to maintain a safe work environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Environmental Services Department and overall facility needs
Minimum Required:
- Ability to comprehend and follow oral and/or written instructions in order to follow and identify precautions, hazardous material labeling, and other safety related written materials.
- High School Diploma or equivalent. One to two years housekeeping/environmental services and floor care experience.
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24 hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000 online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.