Environmental Services Day Porter I

Physicians East • Greenville, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is seeking an Environmental Services Day Porter I to perform day-to-day environmental services in medical office areas, patient and procedure rooms, common areas, and on special projects as assigned. The role reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor and Facilities Services Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

The position operates in a professional office environment, with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and outdoor weather conditions. It requires stamina and endurance, prolonged walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing, as well as frequent lifting and moving of items weighing up to and over 50 pounds.

This is a full-time role with a typical Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required, and weekend work is rare but may occasionally be necessary. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Healthcare environmental services or cleaning experience and familiarity with applicable OSHA practices and healthcare infection-control procedures are strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand Standard English and follow oral and written communications.
• Ability to work with standard cleaning chemicals and understand operating instructions for cleaning equipment, materials, safety, and accident prevention.
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and schedule cleaning activities to meet the needs of patients, staff, physicians, and the public.
• Ability to work under stress, meet tight deadlines, and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Prolonged walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing; frequent lifting and moving of items up to and over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous environmental services or cleaning experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA practices and infection-control procedures for healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and/or mop floors; dust furniture; clean walls, furniture, and medical equipment; empty trash; restock supplies; clean bathrooms; and perform related cleaning tasks.
• Work independently and schedule cleaning activities to meet the needs of patients, staff, physicians, and the public.
• Use standard cleaning chemicals and understand operating instructions for cleaning equipment, materials, safety, and accident prevention.
• Work effectively under stress, tight deadlines, and in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate organizational and critical-thinking skills, confidentiality, integrity, and initiative.
• Communicate effectively and create a favorable impression of the organization with staff, physicians, patients, and the public.

What This Job Offers

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