Environmental Services Tech II
American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL
•$20 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
The Environmental Services Tech II is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment within the hospital. This role involves a variety of tasks including floor care, waste management, and general cleaning to ensure hospital cleanliness and patient satisfaction. The position requires cross-training in specific cleaning services to accommodate hospital needs during peak periods or staffing shortages.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
- Able to operate small electrical equipment i.e., vacuum cleaners
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined (including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials)
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred
- Basic computer skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Scrub, strip, polish, and refinish floors using appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Operate various cleaning equipment, including mechanical and electrical devices such as ringers, vacuums, electric floor machines, and sweepers.
- Analyze floor or carpet conditions and determine proper cleaning techniques.
- Maintain hard surface floors and carpets following department processes.
- Ensure timely and satisfactory completion of all job assignments.
- Exercise initiative by seeking additional tasks when time permits.
- Use and maintain equipment, keeping it clean and in good repair.
- Keep work area in an orderly, clean, and safe condition.
- Dispose of waste in a timely manner to assure hospital cleanliness.
- Collect hazardous and medical waste according to hospital processes and training.
- Replace and transport sharps containers to the waste staging area.
- Collect soiled linen.
- Remove and dispose of rubbish from selected areas, following safety guidelines.
- Separate regular and recycle trash according to procedure.
- Operate waste compactors safely and efficiently.
- Clean and/or sanitize all garbage/waste disposal containers.
- Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs according to specifications.
- Relocate furniture and equipment as requested.
- Complete terminal cleans as needed.
- Complete discharge room cleans following hospital processes.
- Complete OR cleaning following hospital processes.
- Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services.
- Complete annual CBT's required.
- Follow written department goals and objectives.
- Seek education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs.
- Maintain proper attendance requirements.
- Plan for special days off in advance and submit written requests.
- Request PTO time in accordance with departmental policy.
- Provide adequate notice to department management for absences and call two hours prior to the beginning of shift if absent.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
