Environmental Services Technician I

Community Memorial Healthcare•San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeping) maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the hospital in accordance with Community Memorial Healthcare’s quality standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The role cleans and disinfects patient rooms, surgical and procedural areas, bathrooms, laboratories, offices, hallways, and other hospital areas; maintains environmental services supplies and orders necessary equipment as appropriate; and follows proper procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste. Cleaning patient rooms throughout the hospital is an essential responsibility, including rooms occupied by patients with COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, which may involve exposure during assigned duties. The EVS Department provides personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, as well as education and training on its proper use. This is a full-time, eight-hour, second-shift position. Applicants must submit a resume with previous work history or complete employment history on the application to be considered further.

Requirements

Read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) related to the safe use and handling of chemicals.
Interact with patients, customers, co-workers, and all levels of hospital staff in a courteous, service-oriented manner.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Submit a resume with previous work history or complete employment history on the application to be considered further.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the hospital in accordance with quality standards and applicable regulations.
Clean and disinfect patient rooms, surgical and procedural areas, bathrooms, laboratories, offices, hallways, and other hospital areas.
Clean patient rooms occupied by patients with COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, following applicable protective procedures.
Maintain environmental services supplies and order necessary equipment as appropriate.
Handle and dispose of biohazardous waste according to proper procedures.