Environmental Services Associate

About this role

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, and in ‑ home assistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, our mission ‑ driven care teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.

Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com.

Role Scope : The Environmental Services Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment within the assigned facility. This includes cleaning and sanitizing various areas, performing minor maintenance, supporting event and activity setup, removing potential fall hazards, and ensuring that supplies are adequately stocked. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Contribute to a center experience that participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.

• Continue to raise the bar by constructively seeking and sharing feedback and helping implement changes to improve participant experience and outcomes.

• Exhibit and honor Habitat Health's values in daily practice.

• Take lead on cleaning needs around the campus. Coordinate with departments and team members to ensure all environment of care standards are upheld, and cleaning is completed timely and appropriately.

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all assigned areas.

• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including replenishing supplies.

• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in designated areas.

• Wash windows, walls, and mirrors as needed.

• Perform periodic deep-cleaning tasks, such as carpet shampooing or floor waxing.

• Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

• Follow health and safety regulations to help prevent accidents and injuries.

• Report hazards, damaged equipment, or maintenance issues to the supervisor.

• Use cleaning products and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines.

• Identify and remove potential fall hazards.

• Monitor cleaning supply levels and notify the supervisor when reordering is needed.

• Organize and maintain the storage of cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Lock and unlock doors and secure buildings as required.

• Set up and take down equipment or furniture for events and activities.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices.

• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Physical stamina and ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull supplies, equipment, or materials, with assistance or mechanical aids depending on task requirements.

• Comfort with exposure to cleaning chemicals and various weather conditions when performing outdoor tasks.

• Ability to occasionally lift office supplies up to 20 pounds.

• Proof of valid California driver's license, personal transportation, good driving record, and auto insurance as required by state law, if applicable.

• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement.

• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthy debate, and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.

• Acts with integrity and ownership, considering the broader organizational impact, doing the right thing, and following through to deliver results.

Nice to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese preferred.

• State-issued driver's license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Essential Functions & Physical Requirements

The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Team members in this role may be expected to:

• Work in healthcare, administrative, community, or onsite center environments, depending on role needs.

• Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.

• Remain stationary and/or move about for extended periods, consistent with job duties.

• Operate standard office equipment, cleaning tools, and facility equipment, such as computers, phones, vacuum cleaners, and floor buffers.

• Travel between work sites or community locations as needed.

• Follow safety procedures, infection control protocols, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

• Perform tasks that may involve bending, reaching, li

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