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How much do environmental aide i jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental aide i in the United States is $18.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Environmental Aide I?

Environmental Aide I jobs are entry-level positions focused on supporting environmental services within facilities such as hospitals, schools, or public buildings. These aides are responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining safe and healthy environments by following established protocols. Their duties often include waste disposal, surface disinfection, floor care, and assisting with infection control measures. The role is critical in preventing the spread of disease and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

What are the typical daily tasks and team interactions for an Environmental Aide I?

As an Environmental Aide I, your daily responsibilities often include collecting samples, maintaining records, and assisting with field or laboratory work under the supervision of more senior staff. You'll regularly collaborate with environmental scientists and technicians to support ongoing projects, such as site inspections or data analysis. Teamwork and clear communication are important, as you'll need to follow established protocols and contribute to group efforts to monitor environmental conditions. Expect a mix of indoor and outdoor work, and opportunities to learn practical skills that can support professional growth in the environmental sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Aide I, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Aide I, you need basic knowledge of environmental health and safety practices, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, hazardous material handling, and safety equipment such as PPE is typically required. Dependability, teamwork, and strong communication skills are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance of environmental standards in facilities.

What is the difference between Environmental Aide I vs Environmental Technician?

AspectEnvironmental Aide IEnvironmental Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certification in environmental healthHigh school diploma; often requires additional certifications or training in environmental science or safety
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities; cleaning and maintaining environmental standardsEnvironmental agencies, laboratories, or industrial sites; conducting assessments and environmental testing
Job ResponsibilitiesCleaning, sanitation, waste disposal, and basic environmental supportMonitoring environmental conditions, collecting samples, and ensuring compliance with regulations

Environmental Aide I and Environmental Technician roles share some foundational skills, but Environmental Aide I typically focuses on cleaning and sanitation within healthcare settings, while Environmental Technicians perform more technical assessments and environmental testing in various industries.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Aide I job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,139 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Environmental Aide I - Per Diem (varied shift) NMC

Newton, NJ • On-site

Atlantic Health System
Hospitals • 5 - 10K employees
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$21.21/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Atlantic Health System rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 277 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Required hours vary, including every other weekend. Starting rate $21.21/hr.
This position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System #teenhiring initiative (specific shifts)
Essential Function/Responsibilities:
  • General cleaning, empty trash, high/low dusting, mop floors, sanitize all furniture inpatient rooms, clean commode, clean bathrooms and discard debris, remove soiled linen and replace with fresh linen in patient rooms.
  • Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.

Requirements:
  • HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
  • To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Solid work history a must.
  • Need to meet the fit testing requirement.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be 16 or older (prior to hire, must complete NJA300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers).
  • If 16 or 17 years-old, valid working papers required.

Relevant Experience:
  • Prior experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting or a related field preferred.
  • Prior Floor-care experience preferred.
  • 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.

About Us
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
  • Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About the Team
Atlantic Health System's Environmental Service Department ensures the cleanest and safest health care environment for all team members, patients and visitors. Environmental Services is responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of common areas, outpatient areas, procedural areas, and patient rooms, including bathrooms, furniture, carpet/hard surface floors, vents, electronics and patient equipment. The team uses sanitizing processes of the highest quality required by multiple regulatory agencies. Often referred to as 'the first line of defense against infection,' the Environmental Service Department collaborates with the Atlantic Health System Infection Prevention and Quality Departments to ensure that there is consistent alignment at all sites.

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Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's "Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For" list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1996

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