Environmental Services Attendant

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing various cleaning tasks, moving equipment and furniture, and maintaining floor care to provide patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment. It involves maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, freedom from hazards, and infection control issues.

Requirements

Understands basic safety rules but needs reminders to follow them.
Recognizes obvious hazards but may overlook less obvious risks.
Relies on supervision to ensure safe practices.
Is open to any type of change or new idea presented.
Shows eagerness to learn from different avenues.
Addresses needs/ problems in a logical manner, using defined approaches.
Tries to remain calm but may need support to manage stress in difficult moments.
Demonstrates effective coping mechanisms; Seeks help when needed.
Needs reassurance and support to manage pressure effectively.
Is aware of basic safety guidelines but requires close supervision.
Understands different types of waste; Can manage proper disposal, with some guidance.
Follows instructions on protective equipment use.
Manages own time well to plan work and meet daily task needs.
Executes routine tasks under guidance and/or supervision.
Shows attention to detail, produces quality work on time.
Has clear, concise communication in both verbal and written communication.
Listens to requests, confirms understanding of routine needs, and provides accurate answers.
Shares information within team as directed.
Basic knowledge of troubleshooting skills, techniques and processes.
Uses available tools and resources to solve routine problems as per processes; Seeks guidance, if needed for quick resolution.
Demonstrates promptness in seeking supervision to respond to complex queries.
Understands the importance of teamwork and comes to work with a positive attitude.
Works best with clear instructions and defined roles; Participates in team activities when directed.
Is Open to feedback and learning from others.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Experience in environmental services preferred.
Understanding of environmental regulations, laws, and standards preferred.
Basic knowledge of biohazardous and/ or hazardous waste management preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic tasks related to own area (e.g., various cleaning tasks, movement of equipment and furniture, and floor care maintenance), under direct supervision.
Perform basic tasks related to the movement of biohazardous waste for proper waste disposal and regular trash movement and removal to designated waste receptacles.
Assist in maintaining in good condition any personal protective equipment deemed appropriate for use through job hazard assessments.
Assist in providing patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment.
Provide support in maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
Perform cleaning of Patient Care Spaces, Public Spaces, Clinical Spaces, Research Spaces, Laboratory Spaces, Meeting Spaces, and Office Spaces.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles.
Actively participate in performance management processes, including Check-In milestones and Annual Performance Review.