Environmental Services Tech 1

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

4d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech 1 cleans and disinfects assigned areas of the hospital and/or off-site facilities, which may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, and department procedures to clean surfaces, floors, furniture, fixtures, appliances, and equipment, and to maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas. The position prepares and uses detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning and disinfecting products according to established formulas and safety procedures. Duties include cleaning rooms after patient discharge, replenishing supplies, collecting and disposing of waste and linen, responding to emergency spills, and arranging or moving furniture and equipment. The role also supports customer satisfaction by communicating courteously with patients, families, associates, and other contacts; maintaining confidentiality; and following infection-control, safety, and departmental policies. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30 per hour. Physical duties involve walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday. The employee must be able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, lifting equipment or assistance from another associate is expected when available.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to operate small electrical equipment, such as vacuum cleaners.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English for essential job activities, including reading and comprehending chemical labels and safety materials.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; use lifting equipment or another associate's assistance for heavier lifts when available.
Basic computer skills are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned areas, including patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other hospital or off-site spaces.
Operate cleaning equipment according to department procedures and use chemicals and solutions in accordance with department policy.
Maintain work areas in an orderly, clean, and safe condition.
Provide courteous customer service to patients, families, hospital personnel, and other contacts; use AIDET with internal and external customers and handle interpersonal conflicts constructively.
Maintain confidential patient and departmental information and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve complaints, grievances, or problems.
Thoroughly clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after patient discharge; make beds with clean linen and use the appropriate germicide.
Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies to assigned work areas; replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap.
Collect waste, sanitize garbage cans and disposal containers, separate regular and recyclable trash, and handle hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures.
Follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, handwashing requirements, safety regulations, and departmental procedures.
Clean or sanitize emergency spills when requested and place full, tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning or disinfecting solutions according to established formulas; label chemical containers properly.
Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment, supplies, and schedules.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning, relocation, meetings, workshops, and community affairs according to specifications or floor plans.
Clean equipment, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, return unused supplies, and clean carts and equipment after use.
Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens and collect trash and waste from hospital areas as required.
Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals and objectives, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
Maintain required attendance and punctuality, plan and request time off according to departmental guidelines, and notify management of absences in accordance with policy.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, based on teammate circumstances.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.