Environmental Services Technician 1

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician 1 cleans assigned areas and supports a safe, sanitary environment across hospital and other healthcare areas. The role includes routine room and facility cleaning, floor and carpet care, bed preparation and tracking, replenishing supplies, and handling waste according to applicable procedures and regulations. The technician may float to specialized areas such as ICU, OB, OR, and ED, and may assist with special projects and partner training. Work is performed according to standard practices and procedures with some independent judgment, under the supervision of an EVS Tech 3/Team Lead, Supervisors, Manager, and/or Director.

Requirements

Minimum six months as an EVS Tech 1.
Complete DOT certification to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Pass ATP testing at 95%.
Ability and willingness to float to all areas, including ICU, OB, OR, and ED.
Ability to perform floor and carpet cleaning tasks and safely operate and maintain the associated equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous cleaning experience helpful.
C.H.E.S.T. Certification.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly clean assigned areas, including furniture, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, floors, elevators, stairs, vents, and carpets.
Dust high and low surfaces and vacuum carpets.
Follow organizational policies, isolation procedures, and infection prevention standards; use the appropriate chemicals for different pathogens.
Keep the EVS closet, cart, and equipment neat and orderly; report safety hazards and equipment needing repair.
Maintain appropriate supply levels and replenish paper products, soap, and hand sanitizer.
Hang cubicles and drapes according to department policy.
Coordinate special projects by contacting affected departments and posting informational signs as needed.
Move furniture, supplies, and equipment according to departmental safety and lifting procedures; seek assistance when needed.
Mix and store chemicals at the correct dilution ratio, read product directions, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and use wet-floor signs to block work areas.
Make beds according to area needs and identify different bed types.
Use the bed-tracking phone or pager, place beds in EPIC, remove them when completed, respond to supervisor calls within five minutes, report phone or pager problems, and log out of EPIC.
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 and support to partners as needed and share knowledge.
Follow applicable regulations and standards for handling, transporting, and disposing of waste, including hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recyclable, regular trash, and universal waste.
Complete DOT certification to package and transport regulated medical waste; ask a supervisor or lead when in doubt.
Float to all areas, including specialized areas such as ICU, OB, OR, and ED.
Pass ATP testing at 95%.
Perform scheduled floor cleaning, including stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extraction, following unit-specific guidelines and attending to detailed areas such as baseboards, corners, and carpet stains; work other shifts for annual floor maintenance as needed.
Perform carpet spot cleaning and bonneting, carpet extraction, burnishing, and wet/dry vacuuming.
Operate, understand, and safely maintain equipment such as extractors, vacuums, wet vacs, burnishers, and flatbeds; clean equipment after use and ensure batteries are charged.