Environmental Services Tech I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Park Ridge, IL

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, equipment, and department procedures to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing rooms after patient discharges, replenishing supplies, collecting and handling waste and linens, maintaining floors and furnishings, and moving or arranging furniture and equipment as needed. The position also requires courteous customer service, protection of confidential information, adherence to infection-control and safety procedures, and participation in required training and meetings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with some weekends and no holidays. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

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, including rooms, furnishings, fixtures, floors, equipment, and other hospital or off-site spaces, using appropriate solutions and established procedures.
Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and solutions according to department procedures and safety policies.
Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe; ensure chemicals are stored in properly labeled containers.
Provide courteous service to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel; use AIDET and maintain confidentiality of patient and departmental information.
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 routine waste, sanitize waste containers, and handle hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures.
Separate regular and recyclable trash and collect or distribute clean and soiled linens as required.
Clean floors and 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 as required.
Clean equipment, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, and return unused supplies and equipment to their proper locations.
Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, and handwashing requirements.
Attend required meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, 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.