Environmental Services Tech I

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

3d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned hospital and off-site areas, including patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other facilities. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, chemicals, equipment, and established departmental procedures to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. It also supports patient discharges by sanitizing rooms and beds, replenishes supplies, handles waste and linens, and sets up furniture and equipment as needed. The position requires courteous, professional interactions with patients, families, hospital personnel, and other customers; protection of confidential information; and adherence to infection control, safety, and hospital policies. The employee attends required training and meetings and is responsible for punctuality and attendance. Work is scheduled 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

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 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 and surfaces using appropriate solutions, equipment, procedures, and schedules.
Operate environmental services equipment and use chemicals and cleaning solutions in accordance with department policies.
Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe; report safety hazards and equipment needing repair.
Provide courteous customer service, use AIDET with internal and external customers, maintain patient and departmental confidentiality, and follow the appropriate chain of command to address problems.
Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after patient discharges, and make beds with clean linen according to department procedures.
Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Collect waste and soiled linen; sanitize waste containers; handle hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures; and separate regular and recyclable trash.
Follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection control requirements, handwashing policy, and departmental safety procedures.
Clean emergency spills as requested and 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 furniture and equipment for cleaning, relocation, meetings, workshops, and community affairs as required.
Clean carts and equipment, return unused supplies, and leave items orderly after completing assigned work.
Attend required departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
Meet hospital attendance and punctuality requirements, submit time-off requests according to policy, and give required notice of absences.