Environmental Services Tech I

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

3d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned areas in 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 maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and associates. Duties include preparing cleaning solutions; cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other surfaces; replenishing supplies; and collecting and handling waste and linens according to applicable procedures.

The position supports patient discharges by sanitizing beds and rooms, making beds with clean linen, and using appropriate germicides. It also provides courteous customer service, maintains confidential information, follows infection-control and safety policies, reports hazards or equipment needing repair, and attends required meetings and training. The role requires regular walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting during the workday.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• 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 understanding 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; for heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas, surfaces, furniture, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment according to department procedures and schedules.
• Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and solutions in accordance with departmental policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain orderly, clean, and safe work areas; keep chemicals in properly labeled containers.
• Provide courteous service to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel; use AIDET and handle concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
• Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after discharges, and make beds with clean linen according to department procedures.
• Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish items such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap.
• Collect waste, sanitize disposal containers, separate regular and recyclable waste, and handle hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures.
• Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested and follow infection-control policies, Standard (Universal) Precautions, and handwashing requirements.
• Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning or disinfecting solutions according to established formulas.
• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning, relocation, meetings, workshops, and community affairs as required.
• Clean equipment, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, and return unused supplies and cleaned equipment to their proper locations.
• Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required, and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow departmental goals, and pursue learning related to identified growth needs.
• Maintain required attendance and punctuality, request time off according to policy, and provide required notice of absences.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible positions, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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