Environmental Services Tech I

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

2d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech I 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 follows established schedules and department procedures, uses appropriate cleaning solutions and equipment, replenishes supplies, collects waste and linen, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates.

The position prepares and uses detergents, germicidal and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas and safety policies. Duties include sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, spot-cleaning carpets, shampooing furniture and rugs, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and waste containers, and responding to emergency spills. The employee also moves and arranges furniture and equipment, supports room setup for meetings and events, and reports hazards or equipment requiring repair.

The role requires courteous, effective interactions with patients, families, hospital personnel, and other customers; protection of confidential information; compliance with infection-control and safety procedures; and participation in required meetings, training, and professional development. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. The stated pay range is $18.85–$28.30 per hour.

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.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas using appropriate solutions, equipment, procedures, and schedules.
• Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and solutions according to department procedures and safety policies.
• Maintain work areas in an orderly, clean, and safe condition.
• Provide courteous customer service, use AIDET with internal and external customers, and handle interpersonal conflicts and complaints constructively through the appropriate chain of command.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and departmental information.
• Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after discharge, use appropriate germicides, and make beds with clean linen according to procedures.
• Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies to assigned work areas.
• Replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies; return unused supplies to their designated storage areas.
• Collect waste and soiled or clean linen as required; sanitize waste containers and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, handwashing requirements, and departmental procedures; clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested.
• Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning or disinfecting solutions according to established formulas and keep chemicals in properly labeled containers.
• 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 events according to specifications or floor plans.
• Clean equipment, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, and clean carts and return items to their proper places.
• Collect hazardous and medical waste according to Infection Control Committee procedures and separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete required annual CBTs, review departmental goals, and pursue learning related to identified growth needs.
• 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.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other circumstances; incentive pay is available for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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