Environmental Services Aide
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Lutheran Life Communities
Arlington Heights, IL, US
Summary
The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the skilled nursing community, including resident rooms and common areas. They must also operate floor care equipment and follow strict infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
Job Description
$16.50–$17.75/hour, based on experience. Full-Time and PRN openings available at The Lutheran Home, a faith-based skilled nursing community in Arlington Heights. Join our team to help keep our community clean, safe, and welcoming for residents.
What You'll Do
- Remove trash from resident rooms, common areas, and workstations throughout your shift
- Clean and reset the dining room, including tables, chairs, and floors, before and after meal service
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the skilled nursing community
- Clean resident rooms, restrooms, and other assigned common areas
- Operate floor care equipment (stripping, waxing, buffing) as part of regular cleaning duties
- Follow cleaning and infection control protocols
- Help residents feel cared for through the quality of the space you maintain
What You'll Need
Required:
- Experience operating commercial floor-care equipment (stripping, waxing, buffing)
Preferred:
- Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and detail-oriented
Pay
$16.50–$17.75/hour, based on experience, for both Full-Time and PRN schedules
Schedule options
- Full-Time: Monday-Friday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM with weekend rotation
- PRN (as-needed): Choose the shift that fits your life — 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, or 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Benefits
- Full-Time team members: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; Daily Pay; paid time off; tuition reimbursement program; WellBeing mental health support; 24/7 chaplain counseling; 365 program for new team member development
- PRN team members: PRN positions are not benefits-eligible
Next Steps
Apply today and let us know which schedule works for you — Full-Time or PRN. We typically respond within 48 hours.
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
A growing, non-profit organization that has faithfully provided residential options and innovative services for seniors and their families since 1892, Lutheran Life Communities is empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across the generations.
Founded
1892
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Arlington Heights, Illinois
A growing, non-profit organization that has faithfully provided residential options and innovative services for seniors and their families since 1892, Lutheran Life Communities is empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across the generations.
Founded
1892
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Arlington Heights, Illinois