Environmental Svcs Associate, Full-Time- Days

UPMC • Coudersport, PA

2h

About The Position

UPMC Cole is hiring an Environmental Service Associate for its Environmental Services department. This full-time role is scheduled for day shifts, generally 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with an alternate schedule of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The position includes a weekend and holiday rotation.

The associate cleans assigned areas—including patient rooms, public areas, offices, and equipment—to meet hospital and department standards and promote quality care. Duties also include moving equipment, furniture, and boxes; removing and hanging blinds and curtains; and completing other assigned housekeeping tasks. The associate must follow safety and sanitation regulations and report maintenance or equipment concerns to a supervisor.

Candidates should be able to follow written and verbal instructions and use housekeeping equipment. A high school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a high school program, is preferred. One year of previous job experience is required in lieu of a high school diploma/GED, or candidates may qualify through successful completion of the five-week EVS training program. A work permit is required for applicants under 18. The role may involve entering rooms where medications are stored; contact with medications is not allowed. Required clearances include Act 34 and OAPSA.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to complete housekeeping duties.
• Ability to use housekeeping equipment.
• High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a high school program, preferred; one year of previous job experience is required in lieu of a high school diploma/GED, or successful completion of the five-week EVS training program.
• Work permit required if under 18 years old.
• Act 34 clearance.
• OAPSA clearance.
• No contact with medications is allowed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a high school program.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas—including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and equipment—according to established procedures.
• Remove trash from assigned areas.
• Replenish paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in assigned areas.
• Make beds in patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms according to established procedures.
• Move equipment, furniture, and boxes; wash walls; spot carpets; and complete other assigned tasks.
• Remove and hang blinds and curtains.
• Inspect assigned areas to ensure they are clean and in good repair, and report problems to the supervisor.
• Keep assigned equipment clean and in working condition, and report problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
• Follow all safety and sanitation regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED