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Environment Assistant Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Maintain a clean and safe patient environment * Assist with transferring and positioning patients * Support infection control and safety procedures * Provide emotional support and compassionate care

Maintenance Assistant

Willmar, MN · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

In this role, you will assist with routine maintenance tasks, repairs, and inspections to help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position is perfect ...

Maintenance Assistant

Willmar, MN · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

In this role, you will assist with routine maintenance tasks, repairs, and inspections to help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position is perfect ...

Maintain a clean and organized work environment * Assist in scheduling and payroll management * Contribute to marketing initiatives and local community engagement efforts * Pay range is $15-20 DOE ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environment Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environment Assistant, you need knowledge of environmental science principles, data collection, and reporting, often supported by a relevant degree or diploma. Familiarity with environmental monitoring tools, GIS software, and compliance systems is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate environmental assessments and supporting effective conservation or regulatory initiatives.

What are some typical daily tasks for an Environment Assistant, and how do they contribute to larger environmental projects?

As an Environment Assistant, your daily tasks may include collecting and analyzing environmental samples, maintaining records, supporting field surveys, and assisting with data entry and reporting. You may also help organize community outreach events and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. These activities support larger projects by providing essential groundwork and data, enabling senior staff to make informed decisions and implement effective environmental strategies. Collaboration with scientists, project managers, and regulatory agencies is common, offering valuable opportunities to learn and grow within the field.

What are Environment Assistants?

Environment Assistants are professionals who support environmental scientists, engineers, or organizations in protecting and improving the environment. Their duties often include collecting samples, conducting fieldwork, recording data, assisting in environmental monitoring, and supporting environmental education or conservation projects. They play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and help implement sustainable practices. Environment Assistants work in various settings, such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, or private companies.
What are the most commonly searched types of Environment jobs in Minnesota? The most popular types of Environment jobs in Minnesota are:
Environmental Services Assistant, Part Time

Environmental Services Assistant, Part Time

Fairview Range

Hibbing, MN • On-site

$18.04 - $24.33/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Job Overview
Fairview Range is hiring an Environmental Services Assistant in our Housekeeping Department in Hibbing, MN.
As an Environmental Service Assistant, you will Provide an outstanding level of cleaning quality in an assigned area to maintain a clean working environment consistent with department procedures and protocols.
Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per two weeks on the Day shift. Weekends: Every other Weekend
Internal posting through: 12/28/2025
About Fairview Range
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As an Environmental Services Assistant, you are responsible for:
  • Providing outstanding customer service.
  • Working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Exhibiting outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrating accurate safety, emergency, and security protocols.
  • Demonstrating accurate use and care of equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Provide a superior level of cleaning quality in an assigned area to maintain a clean working environment consistent with department procedures and protocol.
  • Uses proper chemicals and dilution ratio's proper supplies for task and replenishes supplies.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of infection control standards, isolation room cleaning, personal protective equipment and appropriate hand hygiene techniques.
  • Follows proper procedures for assigned areas and properly document work assignments.
  • Properly handles and disposes of regulated, non-regulated and recyclable waste.
  • Follows proper procedures for assigned areas and properly documents work assignments.
  • Remains flexible to change in assignments and tasks as needed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of linen, assembles distributes adequate amounts of linen to locations and delivery procedures including accurately weighing and documenting weights to appropriate departments, adjusting par levels as needed and removes stained and damaged linen needing repair from inventory.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and procedures and complies with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate successful completion of cleaning standards by evidence of quality inspections.

Required Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must possess the ability to read, write and follow written and oral directions
  • Must demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks
  • Must have knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
  • Ability to interact effectively through demonstration of positive and effective communication
  • Ability to organize and prioritize
  • Able to function under pressure and in stressful situations.
  • Able to read, write and add numbers

Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2 years cleaning experience

Benefit Overview
Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status