UMH Sparrow Eaton - ENVIRON SVCS TECH I

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician I performs cleaning tasks in patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas at Sparrow Eaton Hospital in Charlotte, Michigan. The role includes selecting and transporting cleaning supplies, cleaning and disinfecting assigned areas, replenishing dispensable supplies, and delivering, ordering, and stocking linens. The technician maintains cleaning equipment and carts, reports needed repairs, shampoos carpets, strips, waxes, and polishes floors as directed, and removes stains using appropriate cleaning supplies and equipment. The position also involves attending staff meetings and in-service programs, using required personal protective equipment, supporting the organization’s mission and customer-service initiatives, and following policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies applicable to environmental services, including infection-control and safety practices.
Ability to read and understand labels and instructions on cleaning solutions and equipment.
Interpersonal skills to communicate pleasantly with staff, patients, their families, and visitors while performing housekeeping tasks.
Physical ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift; remove trash and soiled linens; and properly use required equipment.
Ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform essential duties.
No prior work-related experience required.

Responsibilities

Select cleaning materials and supplies from the designated area and transport them to the work area.
Clean and disinfect assigned patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas, including dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, removing trash and soiled linens, changing linens, cleaning fixtures, and washing windows.
Wash and polish sinks, showers, mirrors, and similar fixtures or equipment.
Replenish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other dispensable items.
Stock and deliver linens to designated areas; take responsibility for delivering, ordering, and stocking linen to all departments.
Notify the supervisor of needed repairs.
Keep equipment, supplies, and the cart clean and orderly.
Shampoo carpets as directed.
Strip, wax, and polish floors as directed.
Identify the cause of stains and determine how to remove them from floors, carpets, and furniture using cleaning supplies and equipment.
Attend staff meetings and in-service programs.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Support and model the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service initiatives.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and compliance guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.