Environmental Services Technician I

Advocate Health

7d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician I cleans and disinfects assigned areas in a hospital and/or off-site facilities. Areas may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The technician uses appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, and established department procedures to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. The role also involves cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms after discharge; preparing and replenishing supplies; collecting and handling trash, medical waste, and linens; and cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, and equipment. Technicians provide courteous customer service, protect confidential information, follow infection-control and safety policies, and attend required training and meetings. The position requires walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday.

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 lifts over 35 pounds, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned areas, surfaces, furniture, equipment, and floors according to department procedures and schedules.
Operate cleaning equipment and use chemicals and solutions in accordance with department policies, including preparing solutions according to established formulas and ensuring containers are properly labeled.
Maintain work areas in an orderly, clean, and safe condition; identify and report hazards and equipment requiring repair.
Provide courteous service to patients, families, visitors, and associates; use AIDET, maintain confidentiality, and use the appropriate chain of command to address complaints or problems.
Clean and sanitize patient rooms, washrooms, and beds after discharge, using appropriate germicides and making beds with clean linen.
Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish items such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap.
Collect waste and sanitize waste containers; handle hazardous and medical waste according to procedures and separate regular and recyclable waste as required.
Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, and handwashing requirements.
Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
Move and arrange equipment and furniture for cleaning, relocation, meetings, workshops, and community affairs according to specifications or floor plans.
Collect and distribute soiled and clean linens as required, and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
Clean carts and equipment, return unused supplies, and restore items to their proper locations.
Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals, 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.