Environmental Services Tech I

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

3d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned areas in the hospital and/or off-site facilities, including patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other areas. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, and procedures to maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and associates. Work includes cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, fixtures, appliances, equipment, and surfaces; handling waste and linen; replenishing supplies; and responding to emergency spills.

The position supports customer satisfaction through courteous, professional interactions, effective communication, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of complaints and conflicts. It follows infection-control, safety, handwashing, chemical-handling, and departmental procedures. The role also involves maintaining equipment and supplies, reporting hazards or equipment needing repair, and attending required meetings, in-services, and training.

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 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 lifts over 35 pounds, 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 and surfaces using appropriate solutions, equipment, procedures, and schedules.
• Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and solutions in accordance with department policies and safety procedures.
• Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe; ensure chemicals are stored in properly labeled containers.
• Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after patient discharges, and make beds with clean linen.
• Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies.
• Collect waste, sanitize waste containers, separate regular and recyclable trash, and handle hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures.
• Collect and distribute soiled or clean linen as required, including placing tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Clean up emergency spills as requested and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions and infection-control policies.
• Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas.
• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Move and arrange equipment and furniture for cleaning, relocation, or events, following applicable floor plans and specifications.
• Clean carts and equipment, return unused supplies, and notify the supervisor of equipment needing repair.
• Report safety hazards and maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment.
• Provide courteous customer service, use AIDET with internal and external customers, protect confidential information, and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve issues.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality, submit time-off requests 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.
• 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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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