Environmental Services Tech I

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

3d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned areas of a hospital and/or off-site facilities, including patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, chemicals, procedures, schedules, and equipment to maintain a clean, orderly, safe, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates.

The position includes cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and beds after discharge; preparing and using detergents, germicides, and other solutions; sweeping, dust mopping, and wet mopping floors; spot-cleaning carpets; and shampooing furniture, carpets, and rugs. The technician replenishes supplies, collects and disposes of waste and linen according to established procedures, moves and arranges furniture and equipment, and reports equipment repairs and safety hazards. The role also requires following infection-control, safety, handwashing, and confidentiality policies and providing courteous customer service to patients, families, and hospital personnel.

The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30. Advocate Health describes a total rewards offering that includes paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, family benefits, and educational assistance; program eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas using appropriate solutions, equipment, procedures, and schedules.
• Operate equipment and handle chemicals and cleaning solutions according to departmental procedures and safety policies.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe; ensure chemicals are stored in properly labeled containers.
• Provide courteous, positive service to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel; use AIDET and maintain confidentiality.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively and use the appropriate chain of command to address complaints or problems.
• Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after discharge; make beds with clean linen and use appropriate germicides.
• Select, transport, and use cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the assigned work.
• Replenish supplies, collect routine waste, sanitize garbage and waste containers, and place tied soiled-linen bags in linen chutes.
• Follow standard precautions, infection-control policies, hospital handwashing policies, and departmental procedures; clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested.
• Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas.
• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• 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 and organize carts and equipment.
• Collect and distribute clean or soiled linens as required; collect trash and waste and handle hazardous and medical waste according to procedures.
• Separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
• 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 in advance, request PTO 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 such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position
• Incentive pay 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