Environmental Services Associate (FT Regular w/ benefits)

In accordance with P.L. 93-638, preference in hiring practices are given to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native American applicants. Hiring preference for NVE Tribal members is in effect for this position

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Services Associate is responsible for providing cleaning, sanitation, and environmental services that promote safe, healthy, and welcoming facilities throughout Native Village of Eyak operations. This position performs routine, specialty, and deep-cleaning duties in clinical, administrative, residential, community, and public-use environments while adhering to established health, infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards.

The Environmental Services Associate plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of patients, Tribal members, residents, staff, and visitors by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and appearance across multiple work sites and facilities.

• Knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection practices, including healthcare environmental services standards.
• Understand the safe use of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The Native Village of Eyak has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Native Village of Eyak reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Native Village of Eyak may deem appropriate. Your signature below signifies that you understand the duties, expectations, and contents of this job description.

• Skill in the safe and effective operation of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and internal customer service.
• Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with patients, staff, Tribal members, tenants, visitors, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This section outlines the education, training, and experience required for a candidate to be successful in this role, as well as any preferred qualifications that make a candidate stronger. The listed preferred qualifications are helpful to be more successful in the role but not mandatory.

• No formal education required; relevant experience or training is a plus.

• Previous cleaning experience in healthcare environment preferred.

• Required: Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of an insurable driving record in accordance with the company’s auto insurance policy requirements.
• Preferred: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.