Environmental Services Tech II - Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

American Addiction Centers

6d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech II is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the hospital environment. This role involves various cleaning tasks, including floor care, waste disposal, and sanitization, to ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The position also requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members. Cross-training in other areas like discharge room cleans and OR cleaning is expected to meet hospital needs during peak periods or staffing shortages.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
1-2 years experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Able to operate small electrical equipment, e.g., vacuum cleaners
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of essential job activities, including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available.
Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the work day.

Nice To Haves

Prior housekeeping experience
Basic computer skills

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.
Clean and sanitize areas after emergency spills.
Analyze floor or carpet conditions and determine proper cleaning techniques following department processes.
Maintain hard surface floors and carpets following department processes.
Ensure timely and satisfactory completion of all job assignments.
Seek additional tasks from group leaders or other associates 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 ensure hospital cleanliness.
Collect hazardous and medical waste according to hospital processes/DOT/RSPA training, including hazardous and pharmaceutical waste.
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 CBTs (Computer-Based Training).
Follow written department goals and objectives, reviewing them annually with the Manager.
Seek education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation.
Maintain proper attendance requirements outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
Plan for special days off in advance and submit written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines.
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 the shift in accordance with departmental policy.