Environmental Services Attendant

Encompass Onsite • New Providence, NJ

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Attendant contributes to the effective operations of the Encompass Onsite Cleaning Systems Environmental Services department. This role involves daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other assigned areas, in accordance with standard policies and procedures. The attendant uses cleaning devices, products, supplies, and equipment to perform their job and is responsible for removing trash and linen from the facility as needed. The position requires maintaining the facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition and complying with all relevant regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and State Health Department.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping experience
• Prior hard surface (resilient floor) care experience

Responsibilities

• Operates mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Follow job assignments
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily.
• Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, & showers.
• Clean all air vents.
• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, etc.)
• Wash windows as scheduled.
• Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically.
• Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. All procedures for solution use will be part of the Environmental Services Attendant’s training
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Support and recognition from co-workers and management
• Opportunity to attain the highest level of professional achievement and personal satisfaction in a dynamic and friendly environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees