Environmental Services Staff

Calais Community Hospital, Calais, Maine
Full Time, Evenings
Support Services
Posted 02/23/2026
Req# 2249
This position will support a clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and satisfying surrounding for the patients, employees and public. The Environmental Services' employee promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which include exposure to visible blood or body fluid contamination. The Environmental Services' employee must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids in accordance with the rules and regulations pertaining to housekeeping and the DECH Exposure Control Plan.
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous housekeeping experience preferred
Available to work any and all shifts. Shifts subject to change according to needs of the department.
Ability to use general housekeeping techniques and equipment
Ability to follow hospital and department policies and procedures
Ability to perform tasks at ground level
Ability to climb ladder and to perform tasks up to ceiling height
Ability to routinely use cleaning products and solutions
Must be in good health and physical condition
DECH Benefits:
Competitive health insurance plan including:
Bi-weekly premiums begin at $29.50 for single and $95.00 for family coverage
25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
Employer paid life insurance
401k retirement plan with minimum hospital contribution of 3% and matching 1%
Generous time off plan
Additional benefits available
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance- short and long-term
Life Insurance
DECH and CCH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.

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