Role Summary

Howard University Hospital (HUH) seeks an Environmental Specialist to provide environmental and janitorial services throughout the Hospital complex. This role helps maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following established cleaning standards, safety procedures, and infection prevention practices.

Union: Local 2094

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine cleaning of internal Hospital areas including patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairwells to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Replenish or replace expendable supplies such as soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment (as assigned) such as buffers (high/low speed), automatic scrubbers, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, shampooers/extractors, burnishers, steam machines, baseboard machines, and restroom cleaning machines.
• Empty trash containers, replace liners, and clean the exterior of trash containers.
• Transport trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas in accordance with Hospital policies and safety procedures.
• Follow established safety precautions and procedures when performing work and using equipment and cleaning supplies; identify and report safety hazards and needed repairs to the appropriate designee.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA and compliance requirements; participate in required training and performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One (1) year of environmental or janitorial work experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.
• Knowledge of universal precautions, bloodborne pathogen procedures, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning patient care areas.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and use sound judgment in completing detailed work.
• Ability to successfully operate a variety of cleaning equipment (as assigned) and maintain equipment in safe working order.
• Professionalism and strong customer service skills when interacting with patients, guests, and coworkers.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Time management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks within defined timeframes.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

About Howard University Hospital

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington, DC area, Howard University Hospital has a reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. HUH is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and provides a superior learning environment with a longstanding commitment to excellence, research, and positive patient outcomes.

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, safe systems, and learning to improve patient safety.

What We Offer

• Mission-driven work with a team committed to patient-centered care
• Competitive total rewards package (benefits eligibility based on position status)
• Growth and development opportunities within an academic medical center environment

Pay + Schedule

• Pay Range (Pay Grade): $17.00 – $27.20
• Schedule: Day Shift
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compliance Statements

• Union Position: This position is represented by Local 2094. Employment terms and conditions are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status.
• Reasonable Accommodation: HUH provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background checks, employment verification, and other pre-employment requirements consistent with Hospital policy and applicable law.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Employees must maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, the Howard University Health Science Compliance Program, and applicable standards of conduct.