Environmental Aide – Per Diem

Sutter Health

. Maintain a clean, attractive, and safe environment in assigned areas .

Posted 10/28/2026part-timeOakland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining a clean and safe environment while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. Proficient in operating environmental service equipment and skilled in effective communication and time management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High School Diploma Or GEDKnowledge Of Sterile Environment MaintenanceAbility To Operate Environmental Service EquipmentWritten And Verbal Communication SkillsTime Management And Organizational Skills

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Cleaning ProceduresEquipment HandlingRoom SetupTrash RemovalLinen HandlingSupply DistributionStock Level MaintenanceProblem Identification And ResolutionBasic Environmental Service Equipment Operation

Soft Skills

Ability To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingPrioritizationMeeting Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Mechanical Floor CleanersBuffersVacuumsWashersDryers

Industry Keywords

SanitizationSafety RegulationsCleaning StandardsEnvironmental Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a clean, attractive, and safe environment in assigned areas
Perform cleaning, transport, equipment handling, room setup, trash removal, and linen handling duties
Clean patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned facility areas
Distribute supplies to departments and maintain stock levels
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for sanitization and safety
Work an 8-hour shift on a per diem/casual schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Knowledge of maintaining a sterile environment, including proper cleaning procedures and various equipment
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines
Ability to operate basic environmental service equipment, including mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, washers, and dryers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruptive environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and staff members
Availability for variable days, every other weekend, and day/evening/night shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package
Union-covered position