Environmental Services Technician 1

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

2d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician 1 performs thorough cleaning and environmental services in assigned areas, including patient and facility spaces. The role follows organizational policies, isolation procedures, infection prevention standards, and applicable regulations. The technician maintains EVS closets, carts, equipment, and supplies; replenishes paper and hygiene products; and reports safety hazards or equipment requiring repair. The position includes preparing and maintaining beds and dismissal rooms, responding to supervisor calls, and using the bed-tracking phone or pager and EPIC as directed. The technician uses a Xenex UV Light robot in specified rooms when available, handles and disposes of waste according to applicable requirements, and completes DOT Certification for packaging and transporting regulated medical waste. The role may involve floating among specialized areas such as ICU, OB, OR, and ED, and performing special projects and training duties. The technician also performs scheduled floor and carpet care, including stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, extraction, spot cleaning, bonneting, and burnishing. They safely operate, maintain, clean, and charge equipment, follow unit-specific guidelines, and use appropriate chemicals, personal protective equipment, and work-area precautions. Work is performed under the supervision of an EVS Tech 3/Team Lead, supervisor, manager, and/or director, following standard practices with some independent judgment.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of six months as an EVS Tech 1.
C.H.E.S.T. Certification.
Previous cleaning experience is helpful.
Ability and willingness to float among all areas, including ICU, OB, OR, and ED.
Ability to perform floor and carpet cleaning tasks and safely operate and maintain related equipment.
Ability to follow infection prevention, chemical handling, personal protective equipment, waste handling, safety, and lifting procedures.
Ability to respond to supervisor phone or pager calls within five minutes.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly clean assigned areas, including furniture, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, floors, elevators, stairs, door frames, and ceiling vents; dust and vacuum as needed.
Follow organizational policies, isolation procedures, infection prevention standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain EVS closets, carts, equipment, and supplies in an orderly condition; report safety hazards and equipment needing repair.
Replenish paper products, soap, and hand sanitizer.
Hang cubicles and drapes according to department policy.
Coordinate special projects by notifying affected departments and posting informational signs as appropriate.
Move furniture, supplies, and equipment according to safety and lifting procedures, seeking assistance when needed.
Mix and store chemicals at the correct dilution, use appropriate personal protective equipment, read product directions, and block off work areas with wet-floor signs as needed.
Make beds according to area requirements, identify bed types, use the bed-tracking phone or pager, update bed status in EPIC, respond to supervisor calls within five minutes, and report phone or pager problems.
Ensure dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient and use the Xenex UV Light robot in specified rooms where available.
Return soiled and clean unused mops to the department and place them in designated areas.
Provide training to partners as needed and share knowledge and support with colleagues.
Handle, transport, and dispose of all waste types appropriately; complete DOT Certification to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Float to all areas, including specialized areas such as ICU, OB, OR, and ED.
Perform scheduled floor-care tasks, including stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extraction, while following unit-specific guidelines and addressing detailed areas.
Perform carpet spot cleaning, bonneting, extraction, burnishing, and wet/dry vacuuming.
Operate, understand, maintain, and clean equipment safely; ensure batteries are charged.
Pass 95% of ATP testing.