Environmental Services Technician I-PRN

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

5d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician I cleans and disinfects assigned areas in a hospital and/or off-site facilities, which may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other areas. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, and department procedures to maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. Duties include cleaning rooms and equipment, preparing cleaning solutions, replenishing supplies, handling waste and linens, moving and arranging furniture, and reporting hazards or equipment requiring repair.

The technician follows infection-control, safety, chemical-handling, handwashing, and other departmental policies. The position also requires courteous service to patients, families, hospital personnel, and other contacts; maintaining confidential information; attending required training and meetings; and meeting attendance and punctuality requirements. The posted schedule is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays as needed. This is a part-time, PRN position with zero stated hours per week and no benefits eligibility.

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 comprehending 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; use lifting equipment or lift with another associate for loads over 35 pounds when available.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas and surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, procedures, and schedules.
• Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and solutions according to department policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Provide courteous customer service to patients, families, associates, and other contacts; use AIDET and maintain confidentiality.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize patient rooms, washrooms, and beds following patient discharge, and make beds with clean linen.
• Select and transport appropriate cleaning supplies; replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies.
• Collect waste and linens; sanitize waste containers; separate regular and recyclable trash; and handle hazardous and medical waste according to procedures.
• Clean emergency spills as requested and follow infection-control and Standard (Universal) Precautions.
• Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas; sweep, dust mop, wet mop, and spot-clean floors and carpets.
• Shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning, relocation, meetings, workshops, and community affairs as needed.
• Clean carts and equipment, return unused supplies, report equipment needing repair, and report safety hazards.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals, and pursue learning experiences for identified growth needs.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality, plan time-off requests in advance, and notify management of absences according to policy.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED